Caroline Clyde Holly (July 15, 1866 – July 13, 1943) was a U.S. politician in the state of
Colorado
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. Besides Holly, they included
. All three were Republicans and were sworn into office in 1895. Each served one term, from 1895 to 1896.
Carrie Holly introduced a total of fourteen bills. One became law: a bill that aimed to increase the Age of Consent for girls to 21. The outcome was a compromise: the Age of Consent was increased to 18. Carrie Holly published a detailed account of the legislative process.
She did not run for re-election after her first term, although she maintained an active interest in politics and public affairs and was admitted to the bar in 1896.