Elisabeth Epps

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
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded bySteven Woodrow
Personal details
BornWinston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Virginia (JD)

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]

She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[6]

Gun control

In 2023, Epps supported legislation that would ban assault weapons.[7]

References
  1. "Bail Activist Jailed For Trying To Help When Cops Confronted Man In Mental Health Crisis". The Appeal. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  2. "Law Student's Love for LSAT Helps Others Succeed". University of Virginia School of Law. March 9, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  3. "Democrat Elisabeth Epps is handily leading the race for House District 6". Denverite. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. 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.
  5. "Elisabeth Epps". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  6. "The Left Has a Lot to Celebrate After the Surprising Midterm Results". In These Times.
  7. "Colorado Democratic lawmakers file "assault weapon" ban bill as gun groups promise legal action". Retrieved March 4, 2023.
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