Democrat Jessica Killin Leading in Early Returns for Congressional District 5
Killin has raised more than $5.5 million as Democrats try to end the district’s 50-year Republican streak.
- On Tuesday, Republican Congressman Jeff Crank faced Democrat Jessica Killin in Colorado's 5th Congressional District, with early returns showing the historically Republican seat too close to call.
- Once a reliable Republican stronghold, the district has trended toward Democrats in recent years amid voter concerns about rising prices and dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.
- Federal Election Commission Data shows more than $15 million has been spent on the race, with outside groups pouring over $8.5 million and Democrat Killin raising about $5.6 million through October 14.
- Early returns Tuesday night showed Killin leading Crank 51.9% to 45.1%, prompting the Democrat to tell reporters she was 'cautiously optimistic' as Crank's supporters left his watch party around 9 p.m.
- Vote-Counting will resume Wednesday, though several days may pass before a winner emerges in a race that could elect the district's first Democrat in its 54-year history.
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Race between Republican Jeff Crank, Democrat Jessica Killin in 5th Congressional District race is too close to call
Republican US Rep. Jeff Crank and Democrat Jessica Killin were essentially tied late Tuesday evening. Voters in Colorado’s 5th District have not sent a Democrat to Washington, DC, in the 54 years since the district was created.
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Colorado NewslineDemocrat Killin ahead of Rep. Crank, early Colorado election results show
Early election night results show Democrat Jessica Killin has an early lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. Killin had 52% of the vote over Crank’s 45% as of 8:30 p.m. The Associated Press estimated…
Jessica Killin narrowly leads Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th CD
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank and Democratic challenger Jessica Killin are running neck-and-neck in Colorado’s Rep Republican 5th Congressional District, based on early returns posted after polls closed Tuesday night.
Reporter Herald
Democrat Jessica Killin leading incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District race
Election results: Democratic candidate Jessica Killin was leading incumbent U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in the race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, representing Colorado Springs.
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