Karen McCormick is a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 11 . A veterinarian by profession, she owned and operated a veterinary clinic for 16 years and served as a communications coach at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 13, 2021, and chairs the House Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee. Notable achievements include her 2018 Democratic nomination for Colorado's 4th congressional district, where she built momentum for Democratic statewide candidates despite losing to the incumbent. She advocates for families, healthcare, education, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, economic opportunity, and environmental issues.

Education and Political Experience

• Earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Florida.
• Taught English as a volunteer at Intercambio language school in Longmont for three years.
• Served on boards of two nonprofits promoting animal health and welfare worldwide.
• In 2018, ran for U.S. Congress in Colorado's 4th district, winning Boulder County by over 65% and boosting Democratic turnout.
• Elected to Colorado House District 11 in 2020; re-elected in subsequent cycles, serving since 2021.
• Current committee roles include chair of Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources and member of the House Committee on Workplace Harassment.