Elisabeth Epps is a Democratic state representative for House District 6 in the Colorado General Assembly, covering central and east Denver in Denver County. She serves as a progressive advocate focused on liberty, justice, equity, workers' rights, gun violence prevention, and reproductive rights, and is the founder and executive director of the Colorado Freedom Fund, an abolitionist organization that has helped free over 1,000 Coloradans from wealth-based detention through legislation, litigation, and direct action. Notable achievements include championing key legislation, working with the ACLU of Colorado on pretrial justice and campaigns like Bring Our Neighbors Home and Redemption , and winning a federal lawsuit against Denver for police brutality during 2020 protests, resulting in a $14 million jury award for First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment violations.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Holds a JD .
• Political Experience: Elected to represent HD6 in 2022; previously served as Pretrial Justice Organizer and Smart Justice Organizer for ACLU of Colorado . Sponsored 14 bills, six of which were lobbied for by her nonprofit; endorsed by progressive groups on labor justice and other issues. Faced a formal reprimand from House Speaker Julie McCluskie in 2024 for disruptive behavior during a legislative session. Her dual role as lawmaker and nonprofit leader has raised ethics questions about potential conflicts of interest.