Jessica Killin Challenges Colorado GOP Stronghold | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Jessica Killin, a former Army captain and chief of staff to the second gentleman, has won the Democratic nomination for Colorado’s 5th District, setting up a high-stakes showdown against Republican incumbent Jeff Crank. With national eyes on this traditionally red seat—where Trump’s margins have shrunk and the DCCC has flagged it as a “Red to Blue” target—Killin is betting on a centrist message, backing public safety and fiscal responsibility while distancing herself from more progressive wing of the party. Crank, a seasoned politician with business and media experience, is running for a…