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Colorado's 5th congressional district

U.S. House district for Colorado

Colorado's 5th congressional district

U.S. House district for Colorado

FieldValue
stateColorado
district number5
image name
image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
representativeJeff Crank
partyRepublican
residenceColorado Springs
distribution ref
percent urban86.44
percent rural13.56
population745,409
population year2024
median income$91,125
percent white65.6
percent hispanic17.9
percent black5.6
percent asian3.0
percent more than one race6.3
percent other race1.5
cpviR+5

| percent more than one race = 6.3

Colorado's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Colorado. The district lies in the center of the state and comprises Colorado Springs and its suburbs including Cimarron Hills and Fort Carson.

The district is currently represented by Republican Jeff Crank. Historically one of the most Republican districts in Colorado, redistricting and growing Democratic strength in Colorado Springs and suburbs such as Cimarron Hills, Fountain, and Security-Widefield have shifted the district strongly to the left. However it is still a moderately Republican-leaning district with a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+5.

Characteristics

Politics

The Republican Party has held control of the seat since the district's creation. Colorado Springs, the main population center within the district, is home to many conservative Protestant organizations. Among these groups are Focus on the Family, its founder Dr. James Dobson (who is considered by some to be the most influential evangelical leader in the country), New Life Church, Compassion International, HCJB, and many others. There is some Democratic strength in this district in urban Colorado Springs and some of its suburbs near Pikes Peak, but it is no match for the overwhelming Republican tilt of the district; however, unlike the nearby 4th that is trending more Republican by the year, the 5th is becoming slightly less Republican due to demographic changes.

Colorado Springs also boasts a large population of both active-duty and retired military personnel and is home to many companies in the defense industry, all of which are demographics that tend to vote for Republicans. Throughout the district's history, Republicans have won by comfortable margins. From 1996 through 2004, Republican Joel Hefley usually won reelections with about 70% of the vote. George W. Bush received 66% of the vote in this district in 2004.

Economy

Because of the strong military presence, Colorado Springs's economy is usually very stable and frequently sees growth. The western portions of the district are mostly small mountain towns whose economy depends on ranching, farming, mining, and tourism.

Tourism

Millions of tourists visit the Colorado Springs region every year, primarily to visit Garden of the Gods, United States Olympic Training Center, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Pikes Peak, and the United States Air Force Academy.

Military

Colorado Springs, located within the district, is home to multiple military installations. Fort Carson, the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and NORAD are also all located within the district. There are more veterans living in the Colorado Fifth than any other district in America.

History

1990s

Following the 1990 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of El Paso and Teller counties, as well as portions of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Fremont counties.

2000s

Following the 2000 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of Chaffee, El Paso, Fremont, Lake and Teller counties, as well as most of Park County.

2010s

Following the 2010 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of Chaffee, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller counties, as well as most of Park County.

2020s

Following the 2020 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of most of El Paso County, except for slivers that were drawn into the 4th and 7th districts.

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:

El Paso County (18)

: Air Force Academy, Black Forest, Cascade-Chipita Park, Cimarron Hills, Colorado Springs, Ellicott, Fort Carson, Fountain, Gleneagle, Manitou Springs, Monument, Palmer Lake, Peyton, Rock Creek Park, Security-Widefield, Stratmoor, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentMcCain 58% - 40%
SenateSchaffer 56% - 39%
2010SenateBuck 60% - 34%
Attorney GeneralSuthers 70% - 30%
Secretary of StateGessler 64% - 30%
TreasurerStapleton 64% - 36%
2012PresidentRomney 60% - 40%
2014SenateGardner 62% - 33%
2016PresidentTrump 56% - 34%
SenateGlenn 58% - 36%
2018GovernorStapleton 56% - 40%
Attorney GeneralBrauchler 58% - 38%
2020PresidentTrump 53% - 43%
SenateGardner 56% - 41%
2022SenateO'Dea 52% - 44%
GovernorGanahl 50% - 47%
Attorney GeneralKellner 55% - 42%
Secretary of StateAnderson 53% - 44%
TreasurerSias 55% - 41%
2024PresidentTrump 53% - 44%

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyTerm durationCong
ressElectoral historyDistrict location
District created January 3, 1973
[[File:Sen William L Armstrong.jpg100px]]
William L. Armstrong
(Aurora)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1979Elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
[[File:Rep Ken Kramer.jpg100px]]
Ken Kramer
(Colorado Springs)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1979 –
January 3, 1987Elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
[[File:Rep Joel Hefley.jpg100px]]
Joel Hefley
(Colorado Springs)RepublicanJanuary 3, 1987 –
January 3, 2007Elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Retired.
2003–2013
[[File:US-Congressional-District-CO-5.PNG300px]]
[[File:Doug Lamborn Official Portrait 118th.jpg100px]]
Doug Lamborn
(Colorado Springs)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2007 –
January 3, 2025Elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Retired.
2013–2023
[[File:Colorado US Congressional District 5 (since 2013).tif300px]]
2023–present
[[File:Colorado's 5th congressional district (since 2023) (new version).svg300px]]
[[File:Jeff Crank 119th Congress.jpg100px]]
Jeff Crank
(Colorado Springs)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2025 –
presentElected in 2024.

Election results

1972

1974

1976

1978

1980

1982

1984

1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

Republican primary

General

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

Republican primary

General

2008

Republican primary

General

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Historical district boundaries

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References

References

  1. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  2. "My Congressional District: Congressional District 5 (119th Congress), Colorado".
  3. "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)".
  4. Olsen, Ted. (2005-02-21). "Who's Driving This Thing?".
  5. "Veterans, Doctors Alike Stranded as Vet Choice Fails to Pay its Bills {{pipe}} Military.com".
  6. "Congressional District Map". State of Colorado.
  7. "Colorado - Congressional District 5".
  8. "CO 2022 Congressional".
  9. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2022 Nov 8 :: General Election :: Attorney General :: State of Colorado".
  10. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2022 Nov 8 :: General Election :: State Treasurer :: State of Colorado".
  11. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1972election.pdf 1972 Election Results]
  12. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1974election.pdf 1974 Election Results]
  13. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1976election.pdf 1976 Election Results]
  14. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1978election.pdf 1978 Election Results]
  15. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1980election.pdf 1980 Election Results]
  16. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1982election.pdf 1982 Election Results]
  17. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1984election.pdf 1984 Election Results]
  18. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1986election.pdf 1986 Election Results]
  19. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1988election.pdf 1988 Election Results]
  20. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1990election.pdf 1990 Election Results]
  21. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1992election.pdf 1992 Election Results]
  22. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1994election.pdf 1994 Election Results]
  23. [http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/ElectionArchives/1996/Primary/1996StateCongressDistrictsResults.pdf 1996 Primary Results]{{Dead link. (July 2021)
  24. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1996election.pdf 1996 Election Results]
  25. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1998election.pdf 1998 Election Results]
  26. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2000election.pdf 2000 Election Results]
  27. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002election.pdf 2002 Election Results]
  28. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2004election.pdf 2004 Election Results]
  29. [http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/electionresults2006P/ 2006 Primary Results]
  30. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006election.pdf 2006 Election Results]
  31. [http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=384924 2008 Primary Results]
  32. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2008election.pdf 2008 Election Results]
  33. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2010election.pdf 2010 Election Results]
  34. [https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2012election.pdf 2012 Election Results]
  35. "2014 Election Results".
  36. "2016 Election Results".
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