Elisabeth Epps

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.

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)

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]