Prior to redistricting she represented the 1st District, defeating Republican Carlton Christensen for the seat November 4, 2008 after having beaten incumbent Sen. Fred Fife for the party nomination earlier that year.
[1] After moving to the United States in 1996, Escamilla graduated from Marian Catholic High School in San Diego, California.
[1] Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. appointed Escamilla to the State Office of Ethnic Affairs in 2005.
[4] She also served on the following Senate standing committees:[8] In 2014, Escamilla ran for Congress in Utah's 2nd congressional district.
[11] In the 2019 election, Escamilla lost, finishing second behind Salt Lake City Councilwoman Erin Mendenhall.
[14] Escamilla has also proposed a bill that would protect the rights of fathers against fraudulent adoption practices.