Colorado's 5th congressional district
Colorado's 5th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Colorado. The district lies in the center of the state and comprises Colorado Springs and its suburbs including Cimarron Hills and Fort Carson.
Colorado's 5th congressional district | |||
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Colorado's 5th congressional district - since January 3, 2013. | |||
Representative |
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Distribution |
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Population (2016) | 786,939[2] | ||
Median income | $64,179[3] | ||
Ethnicity |
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Cook PVI | R+14[4] |
The district is currently represented by Republican Doug Lamborn.
Characteristics
Politics
The Republican Party has held control of the seat since the district's creation. With a Cook PVI of R+14, the 5th congressional district of Colorado is the most conservative district in the state. Colorado Springs, the main population center within the district, is home to many conservative Christian organizations. Among these groups are Focus on the Family, its founder Dr. James Dobson (who is considered by some to be the most influential evangelical leader in the country[5]), New Life Church, Compassion International, HCJB, and many others. There is some Democratic strength in this district in urban Colorado Springs and some of its suburbs near Pikes Peak, but it is no match for the overwhelming Republican tilt of the district; however, unlike the nearby 4th that is trending more Republican by the year, the 5th is becoming slightly less Republican due to demographic changes, but not enough for the area to be competitive for the near future.
Colorado Springs also boasts a large population of both active-duty and retired military personnel and is home to many companies in the defense industry, all of which are demographics that tend to vote for Republicans. Throughout the district's history, Republicans have won by comfortable margins. From 1996 through 2004, Republican Joel Hefley usually won reelections with about 70% of the vote. George W. Bush received 66% of the vote in this district in 2004.
Economy
Because of the strong military presence, Colorado Springs's economy is usually very stable and frequently sees growth. The western portions of the district are mostly small mountain towns whose economy depends on ranching, farming, mining, and tourism.
Tourism
Millions of tourists visit the Colorado Springs region every year, primarily to visit Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Military
Colorado Springs, located within the district, is home to multiple military installations. Fort Carson, the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and NORAD are also all located within the district. There are more veterans living in the Colorado Fifth than any other.[6]
History
Voting
Election results from presidential races[8]
Election results from presidential races | ||
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Year | Office | Results |
2000 | President | Bush 63 - 31% |
2004 | President | Bush 66 - 33% |
2008 | President | McCain 59 - 40% |
2012 | President | Romney 59 - 38% |
2016 | President | Trump 57 – 33% |
List of members representing the district
Member | District home | Party | Term duration | Cong ress |
Electoral history |
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District created January 3, 1973 | |||||
William L. Armstrong |
Littleton | Republican | January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 |
93rd 94th 95th |
Elected in 1972. Retired to run for U.S. senator. |
Ken Kramer |
[data unknown/missing] | Republican | January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987 |
96th 97th 98th 99th |
Elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Re-elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1984. Retired to run for U.S. senator. |
Joel Hefley |
Colorado Springs | Republican | January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2007 |
100th 101st 102nd 103rd 104th 105th 106th 107th 108th 109th |
Elected in 1986. Re-elected in 1988. Re-elected in 1990. Re-elected in 1992. Re-elected in 1994. Re-elected in 1996. Re-elected in 1998. Re-elected in 2000. Re-elected in 2002. Re-elected in 2004. Retired. |
Doug Lamborn |
Colorado Springs | Republican | January 3, 2007 – present |
110th 111th 112th 113th 114th 115th 116th |
Elected in 2006. Re-elected in 2008. Re-elected in 2010. Re-elected in 2012. Re-elected in 2014. Re-elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2018. |
Election results
1972 • 1974 • 1976 • 1978 • 1980 • 1982 • 1984 • 1986 • 1988 • 1990 • 1992 • 1994 • 1996 • 1998 • 2000 • 2002 • 2004 • 2006 • 2008 • 2010 • 2012 • 2014 • 2016 • 2018 |
1972
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Republican | Bill Armstrong | 104,214 | 62.33 | ||
Democratic | Byron L. Johnson | 60,948 | 36.45 | ||
Libertarian | Pipp M. Boyls | 2,028 | 1.22 | ||
Total votes | 167,190 | 100.0 | |||
Republican win (new seat) |
1974
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Armstrong (incumbent) | 85,326 | 57.73 | |
Democratic | Ben Galloway | 56,888 | 38.49 | |
Independent | Stan Johnson | 5,580 | 3.78 | |
Total votes | 147,794 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1976
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bill Armstrong (incumbent) | 126,784 | 66.43 | |
Democratic | Dorothy Hores | 64,067 | 33.57 | |
Total votes | 190,851 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1978
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ken Kramer | 91,933 | 59.78 | |
Democratic | Gerry Frank | 52,914 | 34.41 | |
Independent | L.W. Dan Bridges | 8,933 | 5.81 | |
Total votes | 153,780 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1980
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ken Kramer (incumbent) | 177,319 | 72.41 | |
Democratic | Ed Schreiber | 62,003 | 25.32 | |
Libertarian | John A. Lanning | 5,578 | 2.27 | |
Total votes | 244,900 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1982
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ken Kramer (incumbent) | 84,479 | 59.55 | |
Democratic | Thomas Cronin | 57,392 | 40.45 | |
Total votes | 141,871 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1984
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ken Kramer (incumbent) | 163,654 | 78.59 | |
Democratic | William Geffen | 44,588 | 21.41 | |
Total votes | 206,242 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1986
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley | 121,153 | 69.77 | |
Democratic | Bill Story | 52,488 | 30.23 | |
Total votes | 173,641 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1988
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 181,612 | 75.13 | |
Democratic | John J. Mitchell | 60,116 | 24.87 | |
Total votes | 241,728 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1990
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 127,740 | 66.44 | |
Democratic | Cal Johnston | 57,776 | 30.05 | |
Libertarian | Keith L. Hamburger | 6,761 | 3.51 | |
Total votes | 192,277 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1992
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 173,096 | 71.11 | |
Democratic | Charles A. Oriez | 62,550 | 25.70 | |
Libertarian | Keith L. Hamburger | 7,769 | 3.19 | |
Total votes | 243,415 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1994
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 138,674 | 100.00 | |
Total votes | 138,674 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1996
Republican Primary
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley | 36,994 | 76.70 | |
Republican | Bill Hughes | 11,236 | 23.30 |
General
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 188,805 | 71.94 | |
Democratic | Mike Robinson | 73,660 | 28.06 | |
Total votes | 262,465 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
1998
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 155,790 | 72.71 | |
Democratic | Ken Alford | 55,609 | 25.95 | |
Natural Law | Mark A. Mellot | 2,871 | 1.34 | |
Total votes | 214,270 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2000
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 253,330 | 82.70 | |
Libertarian | Kerry Kantor | 37,719 | 12.31 | |
Natural Law | Randy Mackenzie | 15,260 | 4.99 | |
Total votes | 306,309 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2002
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 128,118 | 69.37 | |
Democratic | Curtis Imrie | 45,587 | 24.69 | |
Libertarian | Biff Baker | 10,972 | 5.94 | |
Total votes | 184,677 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2004
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Joel Hefley (incumbent) | 193,333 | 70.55 | |
Democratic | Fred Hardee | 74,098 | 27.04 | |
Libertarian | Arthur "Rob" Roberts | 6,627 | 2.41 | |
Total votes | 274,058 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2006
Republican Primary
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn | 15,126 | 26.97 | |
Republican | Jeff Crank | 14,234 | 25.38 | |
Republican | Bentley Rayburn | 9,735 | 17.36 | |
Republican | Lionel Rivera | 7,213 | 12.86 | |
Republican | John Wesley Anderson | 6,474 | 11.54 | |
Republican | Duncan Bremer | 3,310 | 5.90 |
General
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn | 123,264 | 59.62 | |
Democratic | Jay Fawcett | 83,431 | 40.35 | |
Republican | Richard D. Hand (as a write-in) | 41 | 0.02 | |
Democratic | Brian X. Scott (as a write-in) | 12 | 0.01 | |
Republican | Gregory S. Hollister | 8 | 0.00 | |
Total votes | 206,756 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2008
Republican Primary
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn | 24,995 | 44% | |
Republican | Jeff Crank | 16,794 | 30% | |
Republican | Bentley Rayburn | 14,986 | 26% |
General
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 183,179 | 60% | |
Democratic | Hal Bidlack | 113,027 | 37% | |
Constitution | Brian X. Scott | 8,894 | 3% | |
No party | Richard D. Hand | 45 | 0.03 | |
Total votes | 305,142 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2010
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 152,829 | 66% | |
Democratic | Kevin Bradley | 68,039 | 29% | |
Constitution | Brian X. Scott | 5,886 | 3% | |
Libertarian | Jerrell Klaver | 5,680 | 2% | |
Total votes | 232,434 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2012
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 199,639 | 65% | |
Independent | Dave Anderson | 53,318 | 17% | |
Libertarian | Jim Pirtle | 22,778 | 7% | |
Green | Misha Luzov | 18,284 | 6% | |
Constitution | Kenneth R. Harvell | 13,312 | 5% | |
Total votes | 307,231 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2014
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (incumbent) | 157,182 | 60% | |
Democratic | Irv Halter | 105,673 | 40% | |
Total votes | 262,855 | 100% | ||
Republican hold | ||||
2016
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (Incumbent) | 225,445 | 62.28% | |
Democratic | Misty Plowright | 111,676 | 30.85% | |
Libertarian | Mike McRedmond | 24,872 | 6.87% | |
Total votes | 361,993 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2018
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Doug Lamborn (Incumbent) | 184,002 | 57.02% | |
Democratic | Stephany Rose Spaulding | 126,848 | 39.31% | |
Libertarian | Douglas Randall | 11,795 | 3.65% | |
Write-in | 71 | 0.02% | ||
Total votes | 322,716 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
Historical district boundaries
References
- https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/cd_state.html
- https://www.census.gov/mycd/?st=08&cd=05
- https://www.census.gov/mycd/?st=08&cd=05
- "Partisan Voting Index – Districts of the 115th Congress" (PDF). The Cook Political Report. April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- Olsen, Ted (2005-02-21). "Who's Driving This Thing?". Christianity Today. Retrieved 2008-09-05.
- https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/12/veterans-doctors-alike-stranded-vet-choice-fails-pay-its-bills.html
- Congressional District Map (Map). State of Colorado. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
- Presidential Election Results, by district, swingstateproject.com
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