Democrat Jessica Killin flips longtime GOP-held Colorado House seat

The Hill · Steff Danielle Thomas · 2026-11-06 01:58 UTC

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 Army veteran, who previously served as chief of staff to…

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 Army veteran, who previously served as chief of staff to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, capitalized on growing voter frustrations over rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran war and President Trump’s economic agenda.

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