Stephanie Vigil

Stephanie Vigil 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. Vigil is running for re-election in 2026.

Background Vigil was born in Monroe, Michigan, and later moved to Colorado. Vigil is a community organizer and has been an essential worker for most of her life. She recently worked as a gig-working delivery driver for about five years.

Political career Vigil ran against Andres Pico in 2020 but ultimately lost to him in the general election. In the 2022 Colorado state house elections, Vigil defeated the Republican and Libertarian candidates with a plurality of the votes cast. A bill co-proposed by Vigil passed committee review which aimed at extending free transit throughout the state via a seasonal program.