Jeff Crank
RepublicanCO-5 · Representative
In the 2024 House race for CO-5, Jeff Crank (R) won with 54.7% of the vote, defeating River Gassen (D) who received 40.9%. 5 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Jeff Crank's 13.8-point lead over the runner-up showed solid but not overwhelming support.
This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Doug Lamborn (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.