Elisabeth Epps is an American activist and politician serving as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives for the 6th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Elisabeth Epps | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Woodrow (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Education | University of Virginia (JD) |
Early life and education
editEpps was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[1] She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.[2]
Career
editEpps is the founder of the Colorado Freedom Fund, a non-profit bail fund organization that provides financial support to individuals who are unable to post bail.[3][4] She was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in November 2022 and assumed office on January 9, 2023.[5]
In the House District 6 Democratic primary held in June 2024, Epps was defeated by challenger Sean Camacho.[6]
She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[7]
Gun control
editIn 2023, Epps supported legislation that would ban assault weapons.[8]
In 2024, Epps supported similar legislation that would ban assault weapons.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Bail Activist Jailed For Trying To Help When Cops Confronted Man In Mental Health Crisis". The Appeal. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Law Student's Love for LSAT Helps Others Succeed". University of Virginia School of Law. March 9, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Democrat Elisabeth Epps is handily leading the race for House District 6". Denverite. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Kulish, Nicholas (June 25, 2020). "Bail Funds, Flush With Cash, Learn to 'Grind Through This Horrible Process'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Elisabeth Epps". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Cook, Lanie Lee (June 25, 2024). "Sean Camacho ousts Elisabeth Epps in House District 6 primary". Fox 31 News. Denver. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ "The Left Has a Lot to Celebrate After the Surprising Midterm Results". In These Times.
- ^ "Colorado Democratic lawmakers file "assault weapon" ban bill as gun groups promise legal action". Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Prohibit Certain Weapons Used in Mass Shootings". Retrieved April 15, 2024.