Senate Democratic Leadership Welcomes Senator Katie Wallace to Colorado Senate
Senator Wallace was officially sworn into office following her recent vacancy committee appointment
Senator Katie Wallace shaking hands with Chief Justice Monica M. Marquez following her swearing in as State Senator.
DENVER, CO – Following her official swearing in by Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez, Senate President James Coleman, D-Denver, and Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, D-Denver today welcomed Senator Katie Wallace, D-Longmont, to the Colorado Senate.
“We are thrilled to welcome Katie Wallace to the Colorado Senate,” said Coleman. “She has a proven track record of public service and brings both experience and a fresh perspective to our caucus. I’m looking forward to working with Senator Wallace and all the Senate Democrats to continue our work to lower costs for hardworking families and protect our freedoms during this critical time.”
"I am deeply honored by the opportunity to serve the people of Senate District 17,” said Wallace. “Having been raised in this district, I’ve spent my whole life collaborating with the folks here to make each of our lives better. As your Senator, I look forward to standing up for working people, fighting for affordable housing, taking on the climate crisis, and protecting our civil liberties & democracy."
“I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to Senator Wallace as she joins the Colorado Senate today,” said Rodriguez. “We have 47 days left in the legislative session to finish strong and make a difference for Colorado families. I am confident that she will work hard and serve with integrity and dedication.”
Senator Katie Wallace represents Senate District 17 (Longmont, Lafayette, and Erie). Raised in Lafayette and now living in Longmont, Senator Wallace is focused on listening to and creating progress for the community where she grew up and that she is still so proud to call home. Sen. Wallace's legislative work focuses on affordable housing, the environment, and workers rights.
Senator Wallace is a proud graduate of Front Range Community College in Longmont and CU-Boulder. Prior to her election to the Senate, she spent 13 years working on political organizing in her home community and across the state of Colorado, as well as serving in policy roles at both the State House and Congress.