Representative Jennifer Bacon (House District 7), recently re-elected, has retained her position as assistant majority leader in the Colorado House. This decision is primarily attributed to significant support from the community, particularly from over 200 members of the Black community. They emphasized the importance of supporting Black women in leadership roles. Their support was articulated in a letter that highlighted the unique challenges faced by Black women leaders, advocating for Bacon’s continued role and framing her leadership as essential for representation and inclusion.

The letter, which has yet to be reviewed by the Denver Weekly News, which obtained this story through other media sources, strengthened Bacon’s position by presenting her leadership as a matter of equity and representation rather than just qualifications. This support and her experience helped her maintain her leadership role despite the challenge from Rep. Andrew Boesenecker of Fort Collins, Colorado.

The new leadership in the House of Representatives when the general assembly session starts on January 8, 2025, are: Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie, Majority Leader Monica Duran, Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon, Co-Whips Iman Jodeh and Matt Martinez, Co-Caucus Chairs Junie Joseph and Mandy Lindsay. Shannon Bird and Emily Sirota have been appointed to the Joint Budget Committee.