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Democrat Jessica Killin flips longtime GOP-held Colorado House seat

Headline from FOX8 WGHP, on the newest of 2 developments

The Army veteran, who previously served as chief of staff to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, capitalized on growing voter frustrations over rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran war and President Trump's economic agenda.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Jessica Killin to speak to KRDO13 as race vs Jeff Crank tightens

    Headline from KRDO ·

  2. Newest

    Democrat Jessica Killin flips longtime GOP-held Colorado House seat

    Headline from FOX8 WGHP ·

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14 articles, oldest first.

  1. KRDO

    VOTE 2026: Jeff Crank (R) seeks a 2nd term while Jessica Killin (D) looks to turn CO-5 blue for the first time ever (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - It's been arguably the most heated race for Colorado's 5th Congressional District ever. Political ads in every commercial break, mailers filling up your mailbox; everyone has heard about this race.

  2. The Colorado Sun

    Race between Republican Jeff Crank, Democrat Jessica Killin in 5th Congressional District race is too close to call (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    Republican US Rep. Jeff Crank and Democrat Jessica Killin were essentially tied late Tuesday evening. Voters in Colorado’s 5th District have not sent a Democrat to Washington, DC, in the 54 years since the district was created.

  3. KRDO

    Jessica Killin to speak to KRDO13 as race vs Jeff Crank tightens (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The contentious race for Colorado's Fifth District is still undecided, with many more ballots still left to be counted. As of Tuesday night, Democrat Jessica Killin held a nearly 15,000 vote advantage Republican incumbent Jeff Crank.

  4. The Colorado Sun

    Democrat Jessica Killin unseats Republican Jeff Crank in 5th Congressional District (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    Voters in the 5th District, based in Colorado Springs, had not sent a Democrat to Congress in the 54 years since it was created

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Jessica Killin wins election to U.S. House in Colorado's 5th Congressional District (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Democrat Jessica Killin wins election to U.S. House in Colorado's 5th Congressional District

  6. KRDO

    Jessica Killin declares victory in race for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Democrat Jessica Killin declares victory in race for Colorado's 5th Congressional District. It's been arguably the most heated race for Colorado's 5th Congressional District ever.

  7. FOX8 WGHP

    Democrat Jessica Killin flips longtime GOP-held Colorado House seat (opens FOX8 WGHP)

    Published

    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    The Army veteran, who previously served as chief of staff to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, capitalized on growing voter frustrations over rising gas prices tied to the ongoing Iran war and President Trump's economic agenda.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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