Your Voice, Your Vote: Tracking the 5th Congressional District

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - On Election night, Democratic Candidate River Gassen and Republican Candidate Jeff Crank faced off for the 5th Congressional District seat.

It was the first time the seat has been up for grabs since 2007 after incumbent Doug Lamborn announced his retirement. Historically, the district has voted red.

Late Tuesday evening, Crank declared his own victory over Gassen.

Some of the main issues informing voters' decisions were water conservation, veteran's affairs and Immigration.

For our full voter's guide for both candidates, click here.