CO-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army veteran
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundU.S. Army veteran
EducationNorwich University — B.A. (Political Science)
Notable personal detailsJoseph F. “Joe” Reagan is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District and previously ran in the district’s 2024 Democratic primary. He is a U.S. Army veteran and has worked in the nonprofit sector, including roles with Wreaths Across America, and has also worked in small business. Reagan is based in Colorado Springs and is running again in the 2026 cycle.
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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.
News
Joe Reagan is in the news because he is competing with Jessica Killin for the Democratic nomination in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. The winner will face Republican Rep. Jeff Crank in November. The race is centered on issues like cost of living, housing, healthcare, and veterans’ concerns in a district that has trended left but still leans Republican.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Joe Reagan for CO-05 Democratic nominee?
Teamsters
Labor organization
Teamsters endorsed Joe Reagan for Congress in Colorado's 5th District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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