Rebecca Keltie is a Republican representative for Colorado House District 16 in El Paso County, encompassing northeast Colorado Springs. Born in Michigan in 1970, she is the youngest of three children from a blue-collar family; her father was a Korean War veteran and her mother a German immigrant. A 21-year retired veteran of the United States Navy, Keltie was first elected to the Colorado House on November 5, 2024, narrowly defeating Democratic incumbent Stephanie Vigil by three votes after a recount. Notable aspects include her service on the CSU Extension Advisory Board and her 2022 volunteering for U.S. Election Integrity Plan, where she participated in canvassing for alleged election fraud instances.

Education and Political Experience

Specific details on formal education are not publicly detailed in available records. Keltie's political experience prior to election was limited to volunteer efforts, including election-related activities in 2022. She serves as a Republican in the Colorado House, sponsoring bills such as those on criminal background checks for child welfare providers in the 2026 session, and previously ran unopposed in the 2024 Republican primary.