As Democrats gear up to choose their 2025 House leadership on Monday, the most intense competition appears to be for the position of assistant majority leader. Current seat holder Rep. Jennifer Bacon of Denver is anticipated to face a challenge from Rep. Andrew Boesenecker of Fort Collins, who serves as a co-whip for the House Democrats.
A coalition of more than 200 members of the Black community has voiced strong support for Bacon, submitting a letter to back her candidacy. A statement accompanying the letter highlighted, “This challenge underscores deeper systemic issues that Black women leaders confront in politics today. In response, this coalition urges the Democratic caucus to stand with Representative Bacon, emphasizing the vital importance of supporting Black women in leadership roles.”
