Key facts
- Killin is the first Democrat to represent Colorado's 5th Congressional District since its creation in 1973.
- The Associated Press called the race for Killin on the afternoon of November 5, 2026.
- Killin defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Crank, who won the 2026 GOP primary with 68% of the vote.
- A Global Strategy Group poll reported by the Colorado Sun on October 22 showed Killin leading Crank 46% to 44%.
- Killin served as chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and is a former Army captain.
Democrat Jessica Killin unseated Republican Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado's 5th Congressional District, the Associated Press called on November 5, 2026. The district, which includes Colorado Springs, Cimarron Hills and surrounding suburbs and military bases, had been represented by Republicans since it was created in 1973.
Killin won the Democratic nomination in June 2026, defeating fellow Army veteran Joe Reagan. Crank, a former congressional staffer and political consultant, won the 2026 Republican primary with 68% of the vote, defeating party chair Dave Williams.
A Global Strategy Group poll first reported by the Colorado Sun on October 22 showed Killin leading Crank 46% to 44%. According to the poll, 64% of undecided voters had an unfavorable view of Trump. Killin raised more funds than Crank, according to the Federal Election Committee.
Killin, a fourth-generation Coloradan and former Army captain, served as chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. She ran on a platform she called "Team Normal."