Jeff Crank calls preliminary victory in Colorado Fifth Congressional District
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Republican Jeff Crank has declared victory over Colorado's Fifth Congressional District.
The politician took on Democratic Candidate River Gassen.
This is 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.
Crank says he will focus on government spending an inflation, securing the southern border and supporting veterans and law enforcement if he goes to Washington.