In a historic first, Rep. Jennifer Bacon will serve as speaker of the Colorado House

Rep. Jennifer Bacon, a Denver Democrat, was elected speaker of the Colorado House on Friday, becoming the first Black woman to hold the role. She defeated Rep. Andrew Boesenecker in an anonymous ballot and will lead the chamber’s Democratic supermajority, according to the Denver Post. Bacon said in a statement that she intends to redouble efforts to protect Colorado from the incoming Trump administration, according to Denver Westword. She also told colleagues she was “no stranger to uphill battles” and pledged to help lift her colleagues and deliver for constituents, the Denver Post reported. Bacon will oversee a Democratic supermajority, with the party expected to hold 49 of the chamber’s 65 seats, according to the Denver Post. Bacon, who has represented Denver’s House District 7 since 2020 and currently serves as assistant majority leader, defeated Rep.

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