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In an August 27, 2026 debate in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, Crank said the Affordable Care Act (which he referred to as “Obamacare”) gives people an insurance option but argued that insurers are getting excessively wealthy and…

Jessica Killin says she would repeal Medicaid cuts, restore healthcare access for people who lose coverage, protect Medicare from further cuts, protect patients with pre-existing conditions, allow Medicare to negotiate prices for more…

Elworth says he supports affordable health-care options that everyone can afford and is not against the FDA, CDC, or Department of Health. His Libertarian Party profile says he fights for the rights of medical marijuana users.

Mitchell's 2026 campaign platform calls for eliminating Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) as part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending and government-subsidized programs.

Crank says inflation and grocery prices remain too high and points to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act as putting more money in families' pockets, including through tax relief such as no tax on tips and overtime, a senior exemption, and…

Jessica Killin says the Trump administration's tariffs are raising prices and creating uncertainty, and in the August 27, 2026 CD-5 debate called the tariffs harmful to the economy, small businesses, and working families and said they…

Elworth's campaign calls for less government spending, less debt, and lower taxes, which he describes as theft. He opposes government waste and corporate welfare, and says fees for services used may be preferable to broad taxation.

Mitchell's 2026 campaign platform calls for U.S. economic strength and fiscal responsibility, including reducing wasteful federal spending, eliminating what he characterizes as wasteful departments and government-subsidized programs,…

Jeff Crank has criticized state-specific energy mandates for increasing housing costs and proposed the FRAMER Act (H.R. 763), which would require states to reimburse builders for the added cost of state energy requirements on homes in…

Jessica Killin says she would hold monopoly utility companies accountable to reduce electricity prices and lower energy costs by investing in more affordable energy production.

Elworth says he is not against needed regulations that protect people and the environment, while opposing government waste and corporate welfare.

Jeff Crank has taken positions opposed to abortion-rights and reproductive-freedom measures in Congress. Reproductive Freedom for All's congressional scorecard for Jeff Crank (CO-05) reports a 0% 2025 score and records him voting for final…

Jessica Killin has been endorsed for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District by Reproductive Freedom for All, an organization that advocates protecting and expanding access to abortion and related reproductive-health services, including…

His Libertarian Party profile says Elworth is "pro-choice on everything" and fights for bodily autonomy rights.

In a Colorado Newsline questionnaire for the 2024 U.S. House race in Colorado's 5th District, Mitchell said he believes in legal personhood for all human beings from fertilization to natural death and opposes abortion in any form or for…

Crank supports enforcing existing immigration law and prioritizing the removal of people who are in the country unlawfully, particularly violent criminals; in an August 27, 2026 debate he said ICE should not be “chasing after grandmas” but…

Killin says the border should be secure and immigration should be handled through a safe, orderly legal process. She supports prioritizing the deportation of violent criminals, adding congressional guidelines and oversight for ICE to…

Mitchell's 2026 campaign platform calls for sealed U.S. borders, increased funding for ICE and CBP, deportation of all undocumented immigrants without exception, defunding sanctuary cities, and penalties for nonprofits that assist…

Crank says the Second Amendment protects the right of law-abiding adults to own firearms and that he would oppose waiting periods, magazine limits, so-called assault-weapons bans, taxes on ammunition or firearms, and other gun-control…

Jessica Killin supports gun-safety measures while stating they should respect the rights of responsible gun owners. Her published position supports stronger background checks, closing loopholes that allow dangerous individuals to obtain…

His Libertarian Party profile says Elworth supports the Bill of Rights, including the Second Amendment.

In the August 27, 2026 Colorado’s 5th Congressional District debate, Crank defended the Trump administration’s military action against Iran, saying he had seen intelligence that Iran was preparing to attack U.S. troops and that the threat…

In an August 2026 debate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District, Killin called the Iran war reckless, said it began without a strategic plan or goal, and argued Congress should reclaim its war-powers authority.

Elworth says U.S. foreign policy should prioritize American lives, taxpayers, and interests. He opposes the war with Iran, endless wars and foreign interventions, and continued U.S. taxpayer funding for foreign wars, including Israel's…

Mitchell’s 2026 campaign platform calls for a “Peace Through Strength, America First” approach: adequately funding the Department of Defense to address threats from China, Russia, and Iran, maintaining superior military capabilities as a…

Killin's campaign says she would protect military families from discrimination in housing or employment. The Human Rights Campaign PAC endorsed Killin as a pro-equality candidate in CO-5, describing its endorsed candidates as ready to…

Elworth says he supports freedom, individual rights, and equal treatment for everyone, explicitly including LGBTQ+ neighbors, and that personal rights should not depend on whether a politician approves of how someone lives.

Jeff Crank supports shifting education decision-making from the federal government to parents and local governments, including dismantling the U.S. Department of Education while preserving education funding and supporting students.

Killin has expressed support for public education, drawing on being raised by two public-school educators and describing education as important to her values.

Mitchell's 2026 campaign platform calls for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and shifting education policy toward federalism and state control, as part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending and regulation.

In the August 27, 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional District debate, Crank agreed that regulation of data centers should be decided by local jurisdictions.

Jessica Killin supports policies that promote high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other emerging industries while establishing clear rules and standards, long-term certainty, and fair oversight.

Jeff Crank supports requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and backed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (H.R. 22).

Killin says Colorado’s election system is secure and designed to maximize voter participation, and she would defend the state’s election laws against political attacks while keeping them robust and transparent.

Fuller signed a pledge to support a constitutional amendment limiting House members to three two-year terms and senators to two six-year terms, including pledging to cosponsor and vote for the amendment if elected.

Mitchell's 2026 campaign platform says he would introduce legislation to prohibit undocumented immigrants and other noncitizens from participating in government functions, including voting, at any level.

Crank emphasizes district-specific support for Southern Colorado, including military installations and veterans, wildfire resilience, public safety, transportation, stormwater and flood-control infrastructure, food access, and health-care…

Jessica Killin says she would prioritize Southern Colorado and El Paso County housing affordability by supporting more starter-home construction, incentives for appropriate housing, and a first-time-homebuyer tax credit; she also says…

Elworth's 2026 campaign emphasizes reducing the size and spending of the federal government and returning power to people and communities.

Mitchell's campaign says he wants to serve Colorado's 5th District by building community and responding to residents' needs.