Joe Reagan
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado
CO-05 Democratic nominee?
$6.3K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — CO-05 Democratic nominee?
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3%chance to win
$6.3KJUL 1, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Army veteran (former Army officer)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationColorado
BackgroundU.S. Army veteran (former Army officer)
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EducationNorwich University — B.A., Political Science and Government (2004)
Notable personal detailsJoseph F. “Joe” Reagan is a U.S. Army veteran and nonprofit executive who ran for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District as a Democrat in the 2026 cycle, after previously running in the district in 2024. He has been described as a former Army officer and as a longtime nonprofit/veterans-services executive and consultant. His campaign emphasized affordability, support for small businesses and workers, and reducing the influence of money and special interests in Congress.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that strengthen the middle class and reduce costs for families (including expanding the Child Tax Credit and rental/homeowner tax credits), criticizes tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and corporations, and emphasizes targeted public investments while seeking fiscal responsibility.
Healthcare
Supports expanded access and affordability through a mix of public and private approaches, including reducing premiums and out-of-pocket costs, expanding telehealth, lowering prescription drug prices (including negotiating federal program prices and a $35 insulin cap), and protecting and strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Advocates value-based care, expanded mental-health services, protections for reproductive health access, and targeted modernizations to improve access in rural and underserved areas. Emphasizes blending public and private solutions rather than endorsing single-payer.
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Immigration & Border
Public reporting shows the candidate has criticized partisan and heavy‑handed approaches to immigration enforcement and raised concerns about individual liberties in enforcement actions, but the campaign’s issues page does not lay out clear, specific immigration or border policies. Available public statements are descriptive and critical rather than proposing a concrete immigration policy platform.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting abortion rights and lists abortion rights protection among campaign priorities. No detailed policy on gestational limits or federal codification was found in the cited materials.
Climate & Energy
Supports the reality of climate change and favors transitioning toward clean energy with an economic focus, emphasizing clean-energy job creation for blue-collar workers and preserving Colorado’s outdoor resources. Advocates pairing climate action with labor partnerships and investment in green technologies rather than framing it solely as a moral issue.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports advancing gun control measures including universal background checks while running as a Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. Positions emphasize expanding background checks and other regulatory measures alongside veteran and community priorities.
Latest News
Joe Reagan is in the news because he is competing in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary against Jessica Killin, with the winner becoming the party’s nominee to challenge Republican Rep. Jeff Crank. The race is being framed around cost of living, housing, healthcare, and veteran issues. No later updates in the provided summaries report a result or major new development in his campaign.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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