Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024

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Colorado's 5th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 19, 2024
Primary: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Colorado
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Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Republican Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 5th Congressional District of Colorado, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was March 19, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Republican candidate won 56.0%-40.3%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Donald Trump (R) would have defeated Joe Biden (D) 53.2%-43.1%.

This is one of 45 open races for the U.S. House in 2024 where an incumbent did not run for re-election. Across the country, 24 Democrats and 21 Republicans did not run for re-election. In 2022, 49 representatives did not seek re-election, including 31 Democrats and 18 Republicans.

Ballotpedia identified the June 25, 2024, Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
• Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Crank (R)	54.7	197,924
		River Gassen (D)	40.9	147,972
		Michael Vance (L)	1.8	6,458
		Joseph O. Gaye (Unaffiliated)	1.1	4,094
		Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party)	1.1	4,006
		Christopher Sweat (Forward Party)	0.4	1,627
		Marcus Murphy (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)	0.0	4

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 362,085
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Calil Yarbrough (No Party Affiliation)
• Katrina Nguyen (Unaffiliated)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

River Gassen defeated Joe Reagan in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		River Gassen	50.6	20,802
		Joe Reagan	49.4	20,313

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 41,115
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Edgar (D)
• Orlondo Avion (D)
• David Torres (D)
• Adam Gillard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Jeff Crank defeated Dave Williams in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Crank	65.2	56,585
		Dave Williams	34.8	30,257

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 86,842
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rose Pugliese (R)
• Daryl Lopes (R)
• Bob Gardner (R)
• Joshua Griffin (R)
• Doug Lamborn (R)
• Douglas Bruce (R)
• Cory Parella (R)

Candidate profiles

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River Gassen

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Earned a master’s degree in Physics from UCCS, was teaching astronomy and solar energy science labs, and was a researcher for Biofronters. We need a voice of science in the House of Representatives. I studied physics and energy science to help the world, but while many solutions to the climate crisis exist, our politicians are not listening! I’m jumping into politics to get things done. On a personal level of who I am, I’m also a hiker and distance runner. I’ve submitted numerous 14er mountains, have raced up Pikes Peak, and have camped out within the beauty of our great state. I want to ensure that everyone has the ability to enjoy the outdoors and thrive within their environment as well. Here in the Springs, we are tough, ambitious, and resilient, let’s have this represented in D.C. I fear too often people are running for power and respect more than they are to be a part of the change for a better future. Too often, politicians fight to prevent change, rather than aim for it. We need change. "

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Key Messages

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Financial independence and aid for working students, to better grow our working class, and empower the next generation.

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Justice and standing up for the LGBT+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe, healthy, happy.

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Prioritizing what's important for younger students in k12, ending standardize testing, ending no child left behind, and encouraging growth into Concurrent Enrollment Programs for all High School students

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 5 in 2024.

Jeff Crank

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  Crank received a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University. Crank's professional experience included working as an administrative assistant to U.S. Rep. Joel Henley (R), as vice president of governmental affairs for the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, as vice president of government sales for XAware, and as an executive for the super PAC Americans for Prosperity.

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Key Messages

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Crank said his top priority would to limit immigration without legal permission at the U.S.-Mexico border. Crank said, "The first priority for every Republican in Congress must be stopping the flow of illegal immigrants into our country. With our communities ravaged by fentanyl, not securing our border, will only result in more deaths."

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Crank said he would work to reduce government spending and lower inflation. On his campaign website, Crank said, "With government overspending causing inflation and driving up the costs of everyday goods and housing prices at unsustainable levels, the American middle class is being crushed on a daily basis. We must return to sane economic policies so American families, entrepreneurs and small businesses can prosper once again."

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Crank said he would be a "strong conservative voice" in Congress. Crank said, "As a lifelong Second Amendment supporter and gun owner and a proud pro-life advocate, I know the importance of a strong conservative voice on these issues. We have to fight for lower taxes and unraveling of regulations allowing small businesses to flourish, creating jobs and driving economic growth in our state."

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Sources: Jeff Crank for Congress, "A Strong Colorado Conservative to Fight for Us," accessed April 20, 2024; Linkedin, "Jeff Crank." accessed April 29, 2024;Colorado Politics, "Republican Jeff Crank qualifies for June primary ballot in Colorado's 5th Congressional District," March 20, 2024

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 5 in 2024.

Joseph O. Gaye

Party: Unaffiliated

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "MY NAME IS JOSEPH O. GAYE & I WAS BORN IN NEW YORK CITY. IN 1979 I EARNED A BS IN BUSINESS & FINANCE FROM NORTHEASTERN UNIV IN BOSTON, MA. THAT SAME YEAR I ACCEPTED A JOB AT THE GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE DIVISION IN EVERETT, MA. WHERE I WAS PART OF THE TEAM THAT BUILT THE ENGINES FOR THE ARMY BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS. THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF A LONG, SUCCESSFUL CAREER AS A BUSINESS OPERATIVE IN THE SPACE & DEFENSE INDUSTRY THAT TOOK ME FROM BOSTON TO CALIFORNIA TO COLORADO SPRINGS WHERE I WORKED FOR NORTHROP GRUMMAN & LOCKHEED MARTIN FOR SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE RETIRING. IN 1995 WHEN MY FAMILY & I ARRIVED IN COLORADO SPRINGS, WE IMMEDIATELY FELL IN LOVE WITH THE COMMUNITY. THE PARENTS OF THE KIDS ON MY SON'S FLAG FOOTBALL TEAM EMBRACED US & WELCOMED US WITH OPEN ARMS. THEY TREATED US LIKE FAMILY. LATER THAT SAME YEAR I STARTED "PROJECT ACCLAIM"; A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO HELP "AT-RISK KIDS". THIS INITIATIVE WAS THE RESULT OF MY DESIRE TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. COLORADO SPRINGS & THE ADJACENT COUNTY TO THE NORTH HAS BEEN MY HOME FOR THE PAST 30 YRS. I LOVE COLORADO SPRINGS. MY WIFE (OF 40 YEARS) & I WILL RETIRE IN THE SPRINGS. MY DESIRE TO SERVE EL PASO COUNTY & THE COMMUNITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER THAN IT IS RIGHT NOW. I BELIEVE WE NEED TO FOCUS ON COMMON GROUND, COMMON SENSE ISSUES THAT ALLOW US TO RECOGNIZE & TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FACT THAT OUR DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH."

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Key Messages

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NATIONAL SECURITY: WE MAY HAVE COME TO THIS COUNTRY ON DIFFERENT SHIPS BUT WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT NOW... AND THE THREAT FROM CHINA, RUSSIA & IRAN HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER THAN IT IS TODAY. WE CANNOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THIS THREAT AS A DIVIDED COUNTRY WITH OUR DEMOCRACY TEETERING ON THE EDGE. WE MUST COME TOGETHER - PULLBACK FROM THE EDGE - AND FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING & PRESERVING THE GUARDRAILS OF OUR DEMOCRACY SO WE CAN MOVE FORWARD AS A COUNTRY & A COMMUNITY... NOT LEFT NOT RIGHT ==> BUT FORWARD!

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CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL... THE BORDER IS BROKEN.... OUR DEBT & DEFICIT IS UNSUSTAINABLE... THESE ARE ALL ADDITIONAL THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY.

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THE ECONOMY & PUBLIC SAFETY: EL PASO COUNTY IS GROWING... AS THE COUNTY GROWS, INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS WILL GROW EXPONENTIALLY. THE "COST OF LIVING" QUICKLY WILL OUTPACE "WAGE GROWTH" AND MANY WHO LIVE & WORK HERE TODAY WILL STRUGGLE TO PAY THEIR BILLS TOMORROW. BETWEEN HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE & EDUCATION, TOO MANY HAVE TO WORK 2 JOBS TO MAKE ENDS MEET. OTHERS LIVE "PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK" AND ONE UNFORTUNATE ENCOUNTER WITH A POTHOLE COULD BE FINANCIALLY DEVASTATING. WE NEED PROACTIVE MEASURES THAT ANTICIPATE & RESOLVE ISSUES THAT COME WITH GROWTH SO WE CAN PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT INCONVENIENCE & DISPLACEMENT OF CURRENT RESIDENTS. WE CAN HAVE PUBLIC SAFETY W/O COMPROMISING CIVIL LIBERTY.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 5 in 2024.

Christopher Mitchell

Party: American Constitution Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Mitchell received a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering from New Mexico State University. Based out of Colorado Springs since 1997, he is an Electrical Engineering Contractor supporting various technology companies on primarily aerospace projects. As a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Mitchell ran for Colorado's 5th Congressional District (CD5) in 2022 and Mayor of Colorado Springs in 2023. He is a Patriot, Constitutional Conservative, transformational leader, and rugged individualist. Former Republican, now a member of the Colorado American Constitution Party (Colorado ACP), Mitchell is running for U.S. House of Representatives out of true personal conviction for Love of Country and a desire to serve the constituents of CD5 effectively."

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Key Messages

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National Sovereignty. The objective of implementing and maintaining a state of National Sovereignty translates to a thoughtful process of formulation and implementation of America First policies such as U.S. Energy Independence, U.S. Economic Strength, Fiscal Responsibility, Sealed U.S. Sovereign Borders, Fiscal Responsibility, and Superior Military Modalities.

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Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and National Patriotism. It is paramount to constrain the Government to its enumerated powers in the Constitution such that the Government does not impede the Liberty of the People whom it serves. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are the founding documents of our Liberty and the Supreme Law of the Land. The major issues we face are best solved by a renewed allegiance to the original intent of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The sole purpose of Government, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to secure our unalienable rights given by our Creator. When the Government grows beyond this scope, it is usurpation, and Liberty is compromised.

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Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death).  I affirm the God-given legal personhood of all human beings from fertilization to natural death. The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life created in the image of God. No government may legalize the taking of life without justification. Legalizing the termination of innocent life of the born or unborn, whether by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or suicide, is a direct violation of their unalienable right to life.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 5 in 2024.

Christopher Sweat

Party: Forward Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Christopher Sweat is a technologist, entrepreneur, caretaker, and student working in industry with artificial intelligence and cybersecurity technologies. He has a sales, business development, technology strategy, and consulting background. Christopher is a nontraditional, first-generation student studying Political Science at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Christopher has been a resident of Colorado for 26 years and spent his most formative years in Colorado Springs from age 9 to 22 before venturing out to the Denver Metro, with short stints living in Washington, D.C., Boulder, New York, and Chicago, then returning to Colorado Springs to run for Congress. Christopher ascended from a working class upbringing of modest means to the heights of the technology industry and is very focused on improving conditions for the constituents in CD-5."

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Key Messages

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We are heading into wartime, still facing leftover economic turmoil from pandemic-related policies and monetary intervention, and we should be at the top of our game to remain competitive and strong as a people and a nation. But our politicians are out of line, inhibiting our growth. I will focus the house on the most important issues relevant to District 5, be a loud and dominant voice, and motivate other great people to step into leadership to get our country going in the right direction for our kids and our joint future. It’s time for a new party, a new guard, a transition, a movement, and a break up of the ineffective two-party system.

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Technology companies repeatedly prove they are not accountable for the negative impact their systems create in our society. We must preempt them and prepare for a dramatic shift in the supply and demand of skills as technological advancements proceed. Some sectors most threatened by artificial intelligence are the services, which are a dominant part of the labor market in CD5. Growing up in the district, I was taught that you work hard, any job, with no shame, and work your way up. We must keep these pathways open and keep our hands busy so that we can continue to contribute to the growth of our community. While in Congress, I will seek to attract new manufacturing and robotics jobs and innovation projects to help advance our community.

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Both parties thought it appropriate to print trillions of dollars due to pandemic-related policies, yet they cannot pass an annual budget. Then, the Fed took it upon themselves to raise interest rates to the highest in more than 20 years. Ordinary people like us have been hit incredibly hard by the high cost of borrowing, soaring food prices, extraordinary home prices, and historically high rents, while wealthy individuals are the richest they’ve ever been on record. 2/3rds of the $42 trillion of wealth created in the first two years of the pandemic has gone to the wealthiest 1% of the world’s people. Wealth inequality is at an all-time high, and Washington is doing nothing but ‘print and spend’. We must put an end to this bad behavior.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Colorado District 5 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Colorado

Election information in Colorado: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 28, 2024
• Online: Oct. 28, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: N/A
• By mail: N/A by N/A
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2024 to Nov. 5, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (MST)

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

River Gassen (D)

Financial independence and aid for working students, to better grow our working class, and empower the next generation.

Justice and standing up for the LGBT+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe, healthy, happy.

Prioritizing what's important for younger students in k12, ending standardize testing, ending no child left behind, and encouraging growth into Concurrent Enrollment Programs for all High School students

Joseph O. Gaye (Unaffiliated)

NATIONAL SECURITY: WE MAY HAVE COME TO THIS COUNTRY ON DIFFERENT SHIPS BUT WE'RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT NOW... AND THE THREAT FROM CHINA, RUSSIA & IRAN HAS NEVER BEEN GREATER THAN IT IS TODAY. WE CANNOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS THIS THREAT AS A DIVIDED COUNTRY WITH OUR DEMOCRACY TEETERING ON THE EDGE. WE MUST COME TOGETHER - PULLBACK FROM THE EDGE - AND FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING & PRESERVING THE GUARDRAILS OF OUR DEMOCRACY SO WE CAN MOVE FORWARD AS A COUNTRY & A COMMUNITY... NOT LEFT NOT RIGHT ==> BUT FORWARD!

CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL... THE BORDER IS BROKEN.... OUR DEBT & DEFICIT IS UNSUSTAINABLE... THESE ARE ALL ADDITIONAL THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY.

THE ECONOMY & PUBLIC SAFETY: EL PASO COUNTY IS GROWING... AS THE COUNTY GROWS, INFRASTRUCTURE & PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS WILL GROW EXPONENTIALLY. THE "COST OF LIVING" QUICKLY WILL OUTPACE "WAGE GROWTH" AND MANY WHO LIVE & WORK HERE TODAY WILL STRUGGLE TO PAY THEIR BILLS TOMORROW. BETWEEN HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, CHILDCARE & EDUCATION, TOO MANY HAVE TO WORK 2 JOBS TO MAKE ENDS MEET. OTHERS LIVE "PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK" AND ONE UNFORTUNATE ENCOUNTER WITH A POTHOLE COULD BE FINANCIALLY DEVASTATING. WE NEED PROACTIVE MEASURES THAT ANTICIPATE & RESOLVE ISSUES THAT COME WITH GROWTH SO WE CAN PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT INCONVENIENCE & DISPLACEMENT OF CURRENT RESIDENTS. WE CAN HAVE PUBLIC SAFETY W/O COMPROMISING CIVIL LIBERTY.

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

National Sovereignty. The objective of implementing and maintaining a state of National Sovereignty translates to a thoughtful process of formulation and implementation of America First policies such as U.S. Energy Independence, U.S. Economic Strength, Fiscal Responsibility, Sealed U.S. Sovereign Borders, Fiscal Responsibility, and Superior Military Modalities.

Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and National Patriotism. It is paramount to constrain the Government to its enumerated powers in the Constitution such that the Government does not impede the Liberty of the People whom it serves. The Constitution and Bill of Rights are the founding documents of our Liberty and the Supreme Law of the Land. The major issues we face are best solved by a renewed allegiance to the original intent of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The sole purpose of Government, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to secure our unalienable rights given by our Creator. When the Government grows beyond this scope, it is usurpation, and Liberty is compromised.

Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death).  I affirm the God-given legal personhood of all human beings from fertilization to natural death. The first duty of the law is to protect innocent life created in the image of God. No government may legalize the taking of life without justification. Legalizing the termination of innocent life of the born or unborn, whether by abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, or suicide, is a direct violation of their unalienable right to life.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

We are heading into wartime, still facing leftover economic turmoil from pandemic-related policies and monetary intervention, and we should be at the top of our game to remain competitive and strong as a people and a nation. But our politicians are out of line, inhibiting our growth. I will focus the house on the most important issues relevant to District 5, be a loud and dominant voice, and motivate other great people to step into leadership to get our country going in the right direction for our kids and our joint future. It’s time for a new party, a new guard, a transition, a movement, and a break up of the ineffective two-party system.

Technology companies repeatedly prove they are not accountable for the negative impact their systems create in our society. We must preempt them and prepare for a dramatic shift in the supply and demand of skills as technological advancements proceed. Some sectors most threatened by artificial intelligence are the services, which are a dominant part of the labor market in CD5. Growing up in the district, I was taught that you work hard, any job, with no shame, and work your way up. We must keep these pathways open and keep our hands busy so that we can continue to contribute to the growth of our community. While in Congress, I will seek to attract new manufacturing and robotics jobs and innovation projects to help advance our community.

Both parties thought it appropriate to print trillions of dollars due to pandemic-related policies, yet they cannot pass an annual budget. Then, the Fed took it upon themselves to raise interest rates to the highest in more than 20 years. Ordinary people like us have been hit incredibly hard by the high cost of borrowing, soaring food prices, extraordinary home prices, and historically high rents, while wealthy individuals are the richest they’ve ever been on record. 2/3rds of the $42 trillion of wealth created in the first two years of the pandemic has gone to the wealthiest 1% of the world’s people. Wealth inequality is at an all-time high, and Washington is doing nothing but ‘print and spend’. We must put an end to this bad behavior.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

River Gassen (D)

1. Everyone deserves opportunities to better their lives, their education, and to be able to academically challenge themselves. Concurrent enrollment programs gave me a significant head start into college when I was younger, and every high school student should have this opportunity.

Higher education should be obtainable to everyone as well. Education is the most important thing a person can have. I want Americans to be able to use academics to empower themselves.

2. Reproductive freedom is also critical. For many women, this is a matter of our well being, and can be the difference between life or death in grim situations. With pregnancy being such a critical and vulnerable period of time for a woman, their access to health care should not be impeded. Women must be able to have the rights to their own bodies, health, and financial independence. We must always have the ability to choose.

3. LGBT+ individuals should have every right to participate in sports, go into public spaces and feel safe, and be allowed to exist without fear. I will always vote to protect LGBT+ rights.

4. Everyone deserves access to clean drinking water. Our water must be protected and conserved. Fracking, corporate pollution, and property expansion all threaten this and must be more regulated.

5. Our military service members deserve better quality housing. They should also be able to move with their families timely and without frustration. I will look out for our military families.

Joseph O. Gaye (Unaffiliated)

I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT THE NEED TO COME TOGETHER & MOVE FORWARD... NOT LEFT NOT RIGHT =>FORWARD.

1 - ON JAN 6TH 2021, WHEN DOUG LAMBORN VOTED IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE WHO ATTACKED OUR CAPITOL -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 2 - IN MARCH 2020, WHEN DOUG LAMBORN SAID COVID WAS A HOAX TO DERAIL TRUMP'S 2020 PRESIDENTIAL BID -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 3 - IN MARCH 2020, WHEN DOUG LAMBORN WAS SUED FOR ABUSING HIS STAFF & VIOLATING ETHICS -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 4 - ON JAN 27 2022 WHEN DOUG LAMBORN SPONSORED A BILL TO PREVENT WOMEN FROM USING THEIR OWN "EMPLOYER HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS" FOR ABORTION RELATED HEALTHCARE -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 5 - ON NOV 20 2022 WHEN DOUG LAMBORN REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GAY COMMUNITY WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE MASSACRE AT CLUB Q -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 6 - ON MAY 10 2021, WHEN SIX HISPANIC PEOPLE WERE SHOT & MURDERED AT A BIRTHDAY PARTY IN COLORADO SPRINGS & LAMBORN NEVER MENTIONED THE SHOOTING -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 7 - ON FEB 2 2017 WHEN LAMBORN VOTED TO REPEAL THE LAW THAT RESTRICTED GUN SALES TO HOMELESS, MENTALLY ILL PEOPLE -- HE WAS NOT TRYING TO MOVE OUR COUNTRY OR COMMUNITY FORWARD. 8 - I'M NOT AGAINST GUNS - I'M FOR REASONABLE GUN RESTRICTIONS.

9 - I'M NOT FOR ABORTIONS - I'M FOR A "WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE".

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

1. America First Worldview

2. Religious Freedom for all Americans 3. U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights (Founding Fathers' Original Intent) 4. National Sovereignty 5. Sanctity of Life (From Conception to Natural Death) 6. Parents Bill of Rights Act 7. Freedom from Government Overreach and Institutional Intimidation against American Citizens 8. Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability in Government

9. Empowerment of individuals, minimization of Government regulation, and promotion of National Patriotism

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

I am most passionate about AI and its impact on labor, international and domestic security, foreign policy, economic policy, digital governance, freedom of speech, combatting crime, countering terrorism, space and cyber policy.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

River Gassen (D)

People I look up to and examples I would like to follow: Angela Merkel, Elizabeth Warren, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

I look up to my mother, for her determination and fearlessness. She taught me to pursue my interests and made room for me to find my strengths and maximize my potential. She taught me about hard work, organization, tidiness, preparedness, creative thinking and so much more. She has had a major impact on my life.

Other figures I look up to are Michael Jordan for his intensity towards his craft and for his business savvy and his brand that extends globally.

My political science professor, Dr. Sven Steinmo who made time to debate any idea that I wanted to debate, hosted epic lectures and introduced me to his peers in the United States and Europe so that I could learn more about politics and economics.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Milton Friedman, Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Leo Strauss, Max Weber, Adam Smith, Thomas Sowell, W.E.B. Du Bois.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

Honest, Objective, Constitutionally-based, Resolute, Patriotic

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

The most important characteristics of elected officials, is that they live the life of their constituents and know what it's like to struggle, work hard, and make sacrifices. Elected officials should be able to speak directly to constituents rather than through filters of interest groups, lobbying organizations and high-net worth individuals. Elected officials should be responsive to the needs of citizens and put the satisfaction of the voters at the forefront of their communications and policy objectives.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

I employ a passionate and focused leadership style to serve the constituents of Colorado's 5th Congressional District . I can marshal objective thinking and strategic planning skills to build consensus and directly engage oppositional forces, advancing the line forward with an America First Worldview.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

I know how to work with scarce resources, how to transform my skills, how to learn quickly, and how to deal with tough situations. I am a creative thinker and a leader and I believe my perspective will be unique in American politics broadly having growing up in a working class environment, being a non-traditional first generation university student, and ascending to the heights of the technology sector. I am commited to my friends, my colleagues, my family, and very discplined. I study far beyond the classroom. I am great at networking and socializing when necessary and have rigid hard skils and dynamic soft skills. I am outspoken, not afraid to voice my opinion and not afraid to stand up for what's right.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

1. Talking with and listening to constituents on a regular in-person basis

2. Objectivity evaluating the National and District priorities

3. Actively participating in the formulation and introduction of legislation

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

We need more professional people who respect our political institutions and democratic process in office, who want to improve America, not tear it down. We need to take action and help young voters become more engaged in the political process. We need to instill trust in politicians through doing what we say we are going to do and through honest and truthful communications when issues arise or mistakes are made.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

9/11. I was 12 or 13 years old, in middle school at Irving Middle School in District 11. I was very confused at the time and couldn't rationalize what I was seeing. We watched the first tower collapse on live television from the classroom. Many of my teachers were retired military veterans or had prior service. That event must have had a significant impact on my world view and helped me understand the lengths that other groups will go to harm Americans. I remember feeling very sad and afraid.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

River Gassen (D)

I was a science camp counselor briefly in high school and was also working at Star Bucks as a Barista in the last year or so of my high school, and throughout my time at Arapahoe Community College as well. But I did not transfer to a new location when I moved to Colorado Springs, where I would finish my bachelor's in physics and Energy Science, and then my master's in physics. My first non-internship job, and my first post-bachelor's degree job, was as a research assistant for BioFrontiers and the UCCS Physics department. I've been working there since I was an undergraduate student, and I'm still there today.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

I was a Tour Guide at Cave of the Winds in Manitou Springs and did this for one year while finishing high school. I was paid $5.25 per hour and was not allowed to except tips. I memorized a 25 page script and gave 45 minute tours for groups of 25-30 people.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

Taking care of my moms health through multiple life altering health issues while studying at University as a first-generation university student and working. No excuses, 3.8 GPA. Some semesters I took 5 classes. I know how important education is, just I realized a bit later, but I didn't stop studying although my mom became ill in my first semester. I studied even harder because I knew the long run impact on my family and future kids/wife would be signficant.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

River Gassen (D)

I want to represent my district and my community, as well as the United States.

The U.S. House of Representatives represents our nation as well as the communities of each congressional representative. The House of Representatives possesses the power to make changes at the federal level to better serve our nation and our community.

The House of Representatives has transformed over the years, to better represent all backgrounds that make up the diversity of the United States. If elected, I would be the youngest woman elected and would be able to bring representation from a newly progressive Colorado District 5.

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

The House of Representatives, as enumerated in the Constitution, has two main duties:

1. making laws

2. scrutinizing the work of the Government

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

It has extrodinary influence on what bills make it to the upper chamber which means it is a great place to negotiate hard for the right measure which help the most constituents possible.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

River Gassen (D)

Not necessarily. While elected officials should have knowledge of the issues discussed, to best represent a democracy, we need a wide diversity of experiences.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

No, previous experience just means that you know how to collaborate with the lobby and interest groups and have connections who are established and influencing your communications and policy efforts, rather than voters. We need more fresh faces to join in on political discourse and to participate in the process with the believe that change is possible.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

River Gassen (D)

The United States is more than a country, we are a global power and have a responsibility to our allies and to our very own democracy as well.

Politically we are divided. But we are also becoming more aware and politically active. I want to see everyone get involved in their communities, to share their experiences, and to vote.

Too many people don't feel empowered. Too many people do not think they can make a difference. Our greatest weakness is the threat to our democracy and the powerlessness that many people feel.

Our strength comes from the empowerment of our people.

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

Maintaining and advancing U.S. National Sovereignty both domestically and internationally.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

Interstate war, supply chain disruptions, a fracturing global economy, security threats from China, Russia, and Iran, making the military a more attractive form of employment, the decline of the US dollar, domestic political disruptions and protest, unstable or declining domestic economy, inflexibility or inability to adapt to changing political and economic conditions in Washington, detached wealthy people with too much influence making decisions, over emphasis on intense security competition.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

River Gassen (D)

Yes. Voters should always have the right and ability to replace their representative if they feel I no longer represent them.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

River Gassen (D)

Term limits are essential for a healthy democracy. If elected I would not remain in this position for more than 10 years.

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

Term limits for Congress, although conceptually great, will require formulating practical implementation details and amending the U.S. Constitution.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

Congressman Chip Roy, R, Texas's 21st Congressional District

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

River Gassen (D)

Without compromise, nothing can get done. It's important to protect our rights moving forward. The rights of women, people of color, or the LGBTQ+ community, are not up for negotiation. I will compromise to ensure the progression of our nation, but I will not compromise on human rights.

Christopher Sweat (Forward)

Yes, compromise is imperative in a functioning democratic system. All sides need to be able to sit down at the table and work through solutions and find opportunities to improve the situation for Americans regardless of party ID or political leanings.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

Drive and introduce legislation to the House floor to defund and eliminate wasteful Government Departments (e.g. U.S. Department of Education) and non-profitable, Government-subsidized organizations and programs (e.g. Amtrak, Obamacare, and Green Energy initiatives). That is, legislation focused on promoting Federalism in a framework and pattern of fiscal responsibility with accountability for the Republic, identifying and eliminating Socialist and Marxist programs (i.e. distortions to Federalism) initiated by the Obama and Biden Administrations.

What committees interest you?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

1. Homeland Security

2. Science, Space, and Technology

3. Armed Services

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution)

The Government should operate within its means by predetermined budgets and without accumulating debt. In addition, legislation should be formulated to indicate and separate specific funding appropriations per multiple legislative packages.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
River Gassen	Democratic Party	$172,285	$163,413	$9,686	As of December 31, 2024
Joe Reagan	Democratic Party	$60,884	$54,082	$6,802	As of September 30, 2024
Jeff Crank	Republican Party	$301,916	$74,163	$227,754	As of March 31, 2024
Dave Williams	Republican Party	$278,870	$265,600	$13,270	As of December 31, 2024
Christopher Mitchell	American Constitution Party	$11,000	$11,027	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Christopher Sweat	Forward Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Michael Vance	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Joseph O. Gaye	Unaffiliated	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Marcus Murphy	Unaffiliated	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Colorado in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Colorado, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Major party	10% of votes cast for the office in the last primary, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	3/19/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Minor party	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	4/1/2024	Source
Colorado	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	2.5% of votes cast for the office in the last general election, or 1,500, whichever is less	N/A	7/11/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Colorado.

Colorado U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	2	31	16	2	4	37.5%	1	16.7%
2022	8	8	2	30	16	3	5	50.0%	4	66.7%
2020	7	7	0	16	14	1	1	14.3%	1	14.3%
2018	7	7	1	24	14	5	1	42.9%	2	33.3%
2016	7	7	0	18	14	2	2	28.6%	3	42.9%
2014	7	7	1	19	14	0	3	21.4%	2	33.3%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Colorado in 2024. Information below was calculated on May 2, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Thirty-two candidates ran for Colorado’s eight U.S. House districts, including 12 Democrats and 20 Republicans. That’s 4.00 candidates per district, more than in the previous three election cycles. There were 3.75 candidates per district in 2022, 2.28 candidates per district in 2020 and 3.43 in 2018.

The number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in Colorado in 2024 is also higher than any other year this decade.

The 3rd and 5th Congressional Districts were open, meaning no incumbents ran in those districts.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-3rd) ran for the 4th Congressional District, which Ken Buck held before he resigned from Congress on March 22, 2024. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-5th) did not run for re-election because he retired from public office.

Nine candidates—three Democrats and six Republicans—ran for the 4th Congressional District, the most candidates who ran for a seat in Colorado in 2024.

Seven primaries—three Democratic and four Republican—were contested in 2024. That’s less than the eight contested primaries in 2022 but more than the two contested primaries in 2020.

Two incumbents—Reps. Diana DeGette (D-1st) and Boebert—were in contested primaries in 2024. That's less than the four incumbents in contested primaries in 2022 but more than the one incumbent in a contested primary in 2020.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+9. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Colorado's 5th the 156th most Republican district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Colorado's 5th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
43.1%	53.2%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
40.4	56.4	R+16.0

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Colorado, 2020

Colorado presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 13 Democratic wins
• 18 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	R	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Colorado state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Colorado's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Colorado
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	4	6
Republican	0	4	4
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Colorado's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Colorado, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Jared Polis
Lieutenant Governor	Dianne Primavera
Secretary of State	Jena Griswold
Attorney General	Phil Weiser

State legislature

Colorado State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	23
	Republican Party	12
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		35

Colorado House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	46
	Republican Party	19
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		65

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Colorado Party Control: 1992-2024
Twelve years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Senate	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated David Torres, Brian Flanagan, Christopher Mitchell, and Matthew Feigenbaum in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn (R)	56.0	155,528
		David Torres (D)	40.3	111,978
	Submit photo	Brian Flanagan (L)	2.5	7,079
		Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party)	1.2	3,370
	Submit photo	Matthew Feigenbaum (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	9

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ryan Thompson (Unaffiliated)
• Alax Jones (Independent)
• Patrick O'Brien Faley (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

David Torres defeated Michael Colombe in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Torres	54.7	24,413
		Michael Colombe	45.3	20,237

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 44,650
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jeremy Dowell (D)
• Orlondo Avion (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated Dave Williams, Rebecca Keltie, and Andrew Heaton in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 28, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn	47.3	46,178
		Dave Williams	33.5	32,669
		Rebecca Keltie	12.9	12,631
		Andrew Heaton	6.3	6,121

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 97,599
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2020

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated Jillian Freeland, Ed Duffett, Marcus Murphy, and Rebecca Keltie in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn (R)	57.6	249,013
		Jillian Freeland (D)	37.4	161,600
		Ed Duffett (L)	3.4	14,777
		Marcus Murphy (Independent)	0.9	3,708
		Rebecca Keltie (Unity Party)	0.8	3,309

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 432,407
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Doug Lunde (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Jillian Freeland advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jillian Freeland	100.0	76,033

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 76,033
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brandon Bocchino (D)
• Ryan Lucas (D)
• George English (D)
• Brian Ebinger (D)
• Mario Sanchez (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 30, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn	100.0	104,302

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Doug Lunde advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on April 13, 2020.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Doug Lunde (L)

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Unity Party convention

Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Rebecca Keltie advanced from the Unity Party convention for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on April 4, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Rebecca Keltie (Unity Party)

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2018

See also: Colorado's 5th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated Stephany Rose Spaulding and Douglas Randall in the general election for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn (R)	57.0	184,002
		Stephany Rose Spaulding (D)	39.3	126,848
	Submit photo	Douglas Randall (L)	3.7	11,795
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	71

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Stephany Rose Spaulding advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Stephany Rose Spaulding	100.0	45,466

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Betty Field (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5

Incumbent Doug Lamborn defeated Darryl Glenn, Owen Hill, Bill Rhea, and Tyler Stevens in the Republican primary for U.S. House Colorado District 5 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Doug Lamborn	52.2	54,974
		Darryl Glenn	20.4	21,479
		Owen Hill	18.2	19,141
		Bill Rhea	5.9	6,167
	Submit photo	Tyler Stevens	3.5	3,643

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 105,404
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See also

Colorado	2024 primaries	2024 U.S. Congress elections
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Colorado's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Michael Bennet (D)

John Hickenlooper (D)

Representatives

District 1

Diana DeGette (D)

District 2

Joe Neguse (D)

District 3

Jeff Hurd (R)

District 4

Lauren Boebert (R)

District 5

Jeff Crank (R)

District 6

Jason Crow (D)

District 7

Brittany Pettersen (D)

District 8

Gabe Evans (R)

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Republican Party (4)

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