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Colorado's 5th congressional district
Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
Representative	Jeff Crank R–Colorado Springs
Distribution	86.44% urban 13.56% rural
Population (2023)	737,347
Median household income	$89,491
Ethnicity	65.6% White 17.9% Hispanic 6.3% Two or more races 5.6% Black 3.0% Asian 1.5% other
Cook PVI	R+9

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. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+9, it is one of the most Republican districts in Colorado.

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 Christian 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 a sliver that was drawn into the 4th districtand 7th district. Other counties towards the west were redistricted into the 7th district.

Composition

Cities of 10,000 people or more

• Colorado Springs – 478,961
• Security-Widefield – 38,639
• Fountain – 28,907
• Cimmarron Hills – 19,311
• Fort Carson – 17,693
• Black Forest – 15,097
• Monument – 10,399

2,500 – 10,000 people

• Woodmoor – 9,536
• Air Force Academy – 6,608
• Gleneagle – 6,649
• Stratmoor – 6,518
• Manitou Springs – 4,848
• Palmer Lake – 2,636

Recent election results from statewide races

List of members representing the district

Member	Party	Term duration	Cong ress	Electoral history	District location
District created January 3, 1973
William L. Armstrong (Aurora)	Republican	January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979	93rd 94th 95th	Elected in 1972. Re-elected in 1974. Re-elected in 1976. Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Ken Kramer (Colorado Springs)	Republican	January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987	96th 97th 98th 99th	Elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Re-elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1984. Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Joel Hefley (Colorado Springs)	Republican	January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2007	100th 101st 102nd 103rd 104th 105th 106th 107th 108th 109th	Elected 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
Doug Lamborn (Colorado Springs)	Republican	January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2025	110th 111th 112th 113th 114th 115th 116th 117th 118th	Elected 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
					2023–present
Jeff Crank (Colorado Springs)	Republican	January 3, 2025 – present	119th	Elected in 2024.

Election results

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1976

1978

1980

1982

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1986

1988

1990

1992

1994

1996

Republican primary

General

1998

2000

2002

2004

2006

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2008

Republican primary

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2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

Historical district boundaries

See also

• Colorado's congressional districts
• List of United States congressional districts

References

1. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2018.
2. ^ "My Congressional District: Congressional District 5 (118th Congress), Colorado". United States Census Bureau.
3. ^ "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
4. Olsen, Ted (February 21, 2005). "Who's Driving This Thing?". Christianity Today. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
5. "Veterans, Doctors Alike Stranded as Vet Choice Fails to Pay its Bills | Military.com". Archived from the original on March 14, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
6. Congressional District Map (Map). State of Colorado. Retrieved December 22, 2008.
7. https://davesredistricting.org/maps#viewmap::39f44408-23f7-439d-b7eb-923da58b63df
8. 2022 CO Statewide races by CD. docs.google.com (Report).
9. "State of Colorado Elections Database » 2022 Nov 8 :: General Election :: Attorney General :: State of Colorado". State of Colorado Elections Database. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
10. 1972 Election Results
11. 1974 Election Results
12. 1976 Election Results
13. 1978 Election Results
14. 1980 Election Results
15. 1982 Election Results
16. 1984 Election Results
17. 1986 Election Results
18. 1988 Election Results
19. 1990 Election Results
20. 1992 Election Results
21. 1994 Election Results
22. 1996 Primary Results
23. 1996 Election Results
24. 1998 Election Results
25. 2000 Election Results
26. 2002 Election Results
27. 2004 Election Results
28. 2006 Primary Results
29. 2006 Election Results
30. 2008 Primary Results
31. 2008 Election Results
32. 2010 Election Results
33. 2012 Election Results
34. "2014 Election Results". Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
35. "2016 Election Results". Archived from the original on August 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.

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