Elisabeth Epps
Elisabeth Epps | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 6th district | |
| In office January 9, 2023 – January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Steven Woodrow (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Sean Camacho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Education | University of Virginia (JD) |
Elisabeth Epps is an American activist and politician who served one term as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives representing the 6th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023 and left office on January 8, 2025.
Early life and education
Epps was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.[1] She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law.[2]
Career
Epps 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
In 2023, Epps supported legislation that would ban assault weapons.[8]
In 2024, Epps supported similar legislation that would ban assault weapons.[9]
References
- ^ "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.