Stephanie Vigil
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Stephanie Vigil | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Andres G. Pico |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Keltie |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician, gig worker[1] |
Stephanie Vigil (/viˈhɪl/) is an American politician who was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 16th district, which is located in Colorado Springs and includes most or parts of Cragmor, Knob Hill, Old North End Historic District, Patty Jewett and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She was elected in 2022 and assumed office in January 2023. She was defeated for re-election in 2024 by Republican Rebecca Keltie by just 3 votes out of 40,000+ cast, the closest state legislature election of 2024.[2]
Vigil was born in Monroe, Michigan and later moved to Colorado.[3][4] Vigil is a community organizer and has been an essential worker for most of her life.[5] She recently worked as a gig-working delivery driver for about five years.[6]
