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Jessica Killin (D) defeated incumbent Jeff Crank (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Colorado's 5th Congressional District
Jessica Killin (D) defeated incumbent Jeff Crank (R) and three other candidates in the general election for Colorado's 5th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Read More
Democrat Jessica Killin flips longtime GOP-held Colorado House seat
Democrat Jessica Killin is projected to unseat Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colo.) in Colorado's 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Killin's win marks a political first for the Colorado Springs-area district, which has never elected a Democrat since its creation in 1973. The Arm Read More
Jessica Killin to speak to KRDO13 as race vs Jeff Crank tightens
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The contentious race for Colorado's Fifth District is still undecided, with many more ballots still left to be counted. As Read More
VOTE 2026: Jeff Crank (R) seeks a 2nd term while Jessica Killin (D) looks to turn CO-5 blue for the first time ever
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - It's been arguably the most heated race for Colorado's 5th Congressional District ever. Political ads in every commercial Read More
Petition filed in district court disputes CO-5 candidate Jessica Killin’s residency in Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- A petition was filed yesterday, Oct. 28, in Denver District Court challenging Jessica Killin's eligibility to represent Read More
The big race on the ballot: KRDO13 sits down with Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin to talk about issues in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Since its creation, Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CO-5) has never elected a Democrat. This year, that 50-year Read More
Republicans bragging about ‘fix’ for rural crisis they made far worse: ‘Bald-faced lies'
With the U.S. midterm elections less than two weeks away, Republicans across the country are posturing as defenders of the country’s ailing rural healthcare system even as hospitals and providers nationwide buckle under the financial strain imposed by President Donald Trump and the GOP’s unprecedent Read More
Candidate for CO-5 says campaign ads created safety concerns for family
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The race for Colorado's 5th Congressional has been far from friendly. In past weeks, Jeff Crank (R) has taken issue with Read More
With anger spreading over Iran war, Democrats hope to flip Republican seats with veterans' help
Veteran Jessica Killin is challenging first-term Republican Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, a conservative stronghold that includes five military facilities. Read More
MAGA Candidate Jeff Crank’s Vile Text to Epstein Victim Family Exposed
Virginia Giuffre’s grieving relatives expose a twisted insult, our must-read newsletter The Swamp reveals. Read More
Epstein survivor family claims GOP lawmaker's staff ignored meeting request
The family of Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre slammed Rep. Jeff Crank in a new advertisement Monday. Read More
Democrats feature relatives of Virginia Giuffre in Epstein-focused ad
The ad accuses Rep. Jeff Crank (R-Colorado) of refusing to meet with them regarding Giuffre’s case. Read More
TV ad accuses U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank of aiding Jeffrey Epstein cover-up
The family of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, accused U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank of covering up the sex trafficker’s crimes in the latest ad by Democratic challenger Jessica Killin. Read More
Relatives of Epstein victim appear in attack ad targeting Republican congressman
Family of Virginia Giuffre criticizes Colorado’s Jeff Crank for voting to block a vote to release the Epstein files Read More
Super PAC linked to President Trump backs Reps. Gabe Evans, Jeff Crank
Outside groups have spent more than $3.3 million this month on two Colorado congressional races, supporting Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans, including a super PAC associated with President Donald Trump. Read More
KRDO13 Investigates: FEC records reveal stark differences in who is funding Jessica Killin and Jeff Crank
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - The two major-party candidates running for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District have reported more than $5.3 million in Read More
List of Democrats Voting to Condemn Socialism in House Ahead of Midterms
The resolution by Representative Jeff Crank declares that socialist systems lead to mass human suffering. Read More
Rep Jeff Crank pushes House resolution to condemn DSA and socialism
Rep. Jeff Crank introduced a House resolution condemning socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America, citing Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral win and DSA's growing momentum. Read More
'Audience, please!' Laughter erupts as GOP candidate makes 'Lake America' gaffe
Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) drew laughter at a debate after he claimed to be unaware of President Donald Trump's order renaming Lake Ontario.The moment came Thursday at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, during a debate hosted by KOAA News5 between the candidates in Colorado's 5th Congressional D... Read More
Rep. Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin debate in Colorado Springs; talk tariffs, foreign policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Democratic candidate Jessica Killin and incumbent Republican Rep. Jeff Crank faced off in a debate for Colorado's 5th Read More