2026 midterms · Colorado · November 3

Colorado’s 5th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th District on November 3, 2026: Jessica Killin (D), Jeff Crank (R, incumbent), Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party) and Mark Elworth Jr. (Libertarian). Now held by Jeff Crank (R). Forecasters: Lean R (average of 7; range Tilt R to Likely R).

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Colorado’s 5th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Colorado 5
Lean R
Average of 7; Tilt R to Likely R
Each forecaster for Colorado 5
  • Cook Political Report: Lean R (Sep 25, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean R (Sep 16, 2026)
  • Inside Elections: Tilt R (Sep 17, 2026)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely R (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Lean R (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Lean R (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Lean R (Sep 10, 2026)
Jeff Crank (inc.)
Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party)
Mark Elworth Jr. (Libertarian)

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Killin (D), Jeff Crank (R, incumbent), Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party) and Mark Elworth Jr. (Libertarian).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Tilt R to Likely R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Colorado?

Check your registration on Colorado’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.