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Jeff Crank

Jeff Crank

Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Colorado

Live Odds

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

Jeff Crank is trading at 70% to win the CO-05 House winner? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age59 years old (Jan 28, 1967)

GenderMale

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LocationColorado

BackgroundU.S. Representative

EducationColorado State University (B.A.)

Notable personal detailsJeffrey George Crank is an American politician and radio host who has served as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2025. He previously worked as a congressional staffer for U.S. Rep. Joel Hefley and later held leadership roles with the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. He has also worked in political advocacy and consulting and hosted a talk radio program on KVOR-AM.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lower taxes, renewal/extension of the 2017-2018 (Trump) tax cuts, and opposes new income tax increases; favors reduced government spending and fewer regulations to spur economic growth and lower costs for families and businesses.

Healthcare

Supports market-based reforms to increase competition and choice, seeks to lower premiums and reduce costs, and opposes extending Affordable Care Act subsidies without additional reforms; also opposes taxpayer funding of abortion in health programs. Emphasizes transparency, options for employers/self-insurance, and restricting federal spending on abortion-related care.

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Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures including more border agents, targeted border wall construction, increased border technology, and stricter penalties/expedited removal for those who evade Border Patrol. Backs legislation to restrict immigration benefits for certain groups (e.g., alleged terrorists) and to bar some immigration relief for individuals who evade law enforcement; supports measures to require DHS reporting on certain non-U.S. nationals and to prioritize cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports pro‑life policies, saying life begins at conception and that he will vote to save unborn children; he has expressed support for a national abortion ban while saying he would allow exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother. He has received endorsement and high marks from national pro‑life groups and has cosponsored legislation to restrict abortion.

Climate & Energy

Supports expanding domestic fossil fuel and mineral production, loosening restrictions and speeding permitting for oil and gas on public lands, and prefers market-driven or free-market approaches to energy and environmental issues rather than government green-energy mandates. Has backed legislation and votes to advance domestic mineral and energy development.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate strongly supports Second Amendment rights, opposes assault-weapons bans and new gun-control measures such as waiting periods, magazine limits, or mandatory training/permits, and favors concealed-carry reciprocity and tougher penalties for criminals who possess or steal firearms.

Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026

Jeff Crank is being targeted by Democrats as one of the key Republican House seats in Colorado for the 2026 midterms. In Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, Democrats Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan are competing for the chance to challenge him in November. The race is shaping up around issues like cost of living, housing, healthcare, and veterans’ concerns, and the district remains Republican-leaning even as it has trended left.

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Latest Polls

CO-05 House winner?

Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.

Jeff Crank currently averages 44.0%, ranking first in this race, 2.0 points ahead of the nearest opponent.

Polling average: 44.0%Position: firstMargin: +2.0 ptsLatest poll: 45.0% (Jul 16 - 21)Polls included: 2

Average recalculated from polls through Jul 16 - 21.

Polling Average
50%40%30%20%10%0%
44%
42%
Jeff Crank
J. Crank
Jessica Killin
J. Killin
Date (Start - End)SpreadCrankKillin
Polling Average
Crank+2.0
44.0%42.0%
Global Strategy GroupJul 16 - 21
Crank+1.0
45.0%44.0%
Global Strategy GroupOct 30 - Nov 3
Crank+3.0
43.0%40.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

CO-05 House winner?

Endorsers of Jeff Crank for CO-05 House winner?

Donald Trump

Public figure

Donald Trump endorsed Jeff Crank in his 2026 bid for reelection to Congress.

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Americans for Prosperity Action

Public endorsement

Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Jeff Crank in Colorado's 5th Congressional District.

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The Gazette editorial board

Public endorsement

The Gazette editorial board endorsed Jeff Crank for reelection.

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Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$2.2M
$1.6M
$1.1M
$544.3K
$0

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2024

$1.1M
$66.6K
$1.1M
$44.3K

Cycle 2026

$2.2M
$1.5M
$778.8K
$43.3K

Source: FEC