Katie Wallace, a political organizer from Longmont, has been selected to replace Sonya Jaquez Lewis in Colorado Senate District 17. Wallace was chosen by a Democratic vacancy committee during a remote video conference.
The appointment follows Jaquez Lewis' resignation, which came amid an ethics investigation. Wallace, a longtime policy aide and activist, will now serve in the state Senate, representing Boulder County.
Her selection marks a shift in leadership as Democrats look to move forward from the controversy.
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