Endorsements

Former Colorado State Senator Pete Lee

“I am proud to endorse Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. She is highly qualified, having served in the military and worked in the private sector and Congress. She will hit the ground running and deliver results for El Paso County.  

“To unseat Jeff Crank, we need a qualified and experienced candidate with grassroots support and significant resources. Jessica checks all those boxes, which is why she has earned endorsements from the entire Colorado Democratic Congressional delegation, as well as respected local leaders Councilmember Nancy Henjum and Yolanda Avila. Jessica is our best chance in our lifetime to win Colorado’s 5th Congressional District."

Former Colorado Springs City Councilmember, Yolanda Avila

“Jessica Killin has earned my respect and endorsement to be the next member of Congress for the 5th Congressional District. I've witnessed her incredible work ethic and commitment to El Paso County. She shows up, engages deeply with our community, and stays focused on effective solutions. Her experience working in Congress will enhance her ability to serve this district to the utmost. Let's face it, folks, El Paso County is in its own league, and it will take a candidate like Jessica Killin to flip this seat from red to blue.”

Former Chair of El Paso County Democratic Party Kathleen Ricker

“As a former Officer and Leader in the party, I always felt it was best for me not to take sides in primaries. However, this race is completely different! Dems have to take the House in 2026 and we now have a real possibility of winning this seat and doing our part to flip the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I’m proud to support Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. As chair of the El Paso County Democrats for 6 years, this is the moment we’ve been working toward. Jessica brings the leadership, integrity, and experience this district needs, and she is the candidate who can flip this seat. I’m excited to see her lead this campaign and serve El Paso County.”

Senator John Hickenlooper

“Jessica Killin brings the courage and leadership we need to take back Congress and deliver results for Coloradans. She is an Army veteran and a fourth-generation Coloradan.”

“She knows working families deserve better than paying double for their health insurance because extreme Republicans handed out tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy.”

“Jessica is focused on bringing down prices and creating jobs across Southern Colorado, and I’m ready to work with her to do just that,” said Senator Hickenlooper.”

Congresswoman Diana DeGette

“Jessica Killin is the right leader to provide the representation that Colorado and El Paso County deserve. Her background as an Army Captain and paratrooper, and her public service, have shown her commitment to our country and her ability to deliver results. Jessica has my support because I know she will stand up for Coloradans, focus on affordability, and put people over politics.”

EMILYs List

“Jessica Killin is a veteran, a former Army paratrooper and captain, who has spent her career serving the American people and protecting fellow veterans. Now, she is ready to take her fight to Congress to be an independent voice, lower costs for Colorado’s working families, expand affordable health care, and make government work again. Jessica has the tenacity and experience to take on the chaos coming out of Washington, and we are proud to stand with her to defeat Republican Rep. Jeff Crank, a do-nothing Congressman who always puts party politics over Colorado,” said EMILYs List president Jessica Mackler.

Defend the Vote

"Colorado families are fed up with rising costs and a broken government that ignores them. Jessica knows that building an economy that lowers prices and creates real opportunity requires bold changes to crack down on corruption and hold politicians accountable,” Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek said. “We’re excited to endorse her and look forward to helping her win next year.”

Senator Michael Bennet

“Tuesday’s elections across the country showed the American people are fed up with Donald Trump’s policies that are raising prices on everything from housing to food to health care. Coloradans have an opportunity to stop Donald Trump’s power grab and restore balance to Washington – and that starts with electing Jessica Killin to the House of Representatives.

“El Paso County deserves a leader like Jessica — someone who’s spent her life serving our country in the Army and in public service, isn’t afraid to challenge the way things are done, and will stand up to Donald Trump in Congress to get real results for Colorado.

“Flipping this seat would be a strong rebuke of Trumpian policies that take money out of Coloradans' pockets, throw our economy into chaos, and hurt working families. Jessica has my full support, and I look forward to doing everything in my power to elect her to Congress and flip the House in 2026.”

Congressman Joe Neguse

“Jessica Killin has dedicated her life to service as a former Army Captain and public servant, and she is deeply committed to putting people over party. As someone who has worked closely with the incredible people of southern Colorado and Colorado Springs, I believe El Paso County and the 5th Congressional District are ready for a new generation of leadership — one that is focused on problem-solving and brings courage to Washington. I’m proud to endorse Jessica Killin, and I’m confident that she will stand up for the people of Colorado and deliver the results they need.”

Congressman Jason Crow

“Jessica Killin is a patriot who understands service and duty to her country. As an Army veteran and leader, she’ll always put people before politics and stand up for what’s right for Colorado. Colorado’s 5th district is trending Democratic, and Jessica Killin is the leader who can flip this seat and help us win control of Congress.”

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen

“Now more than ever, we need courageous leaders like Jessica Killin in Congress. Jessica’s experience as an Army veteran, mother, and public servant, along with her unwavering dedication to Colorado, make her the right choice to represent El Paso County. I look forward to working with Jessica in Congress to deliver for Coloradans.”

VoteVets

“With the right candidates, more seats are in play, and Jessica is the type of leader who can be majority maker in 2026. Jessica has committed her career to service, and her campaign offers the type of authentic, selfless, problem solving determination voters are hungry for. Jessica represents the future of leadership and embodies the type of winning formula VoteVets has seen successful time and again. She is prepared to put service over self and has already proven she can take on the toughest of battles. We are proud to be by her side as she helps bring fresh perspectives and true leadership to DC," said VoteVets Senior Advisor, Former Congressman Max Rose.

Colorado Springs Councilmember Nancy Henjum

“As a fourth-generation Coloradan who grew up in El Paso County, Jessica Killin has spent her life serving others and is deeply committed to delivering the solutions our county needs. I’m proud to support her because she has the experience, character, and courage we need representing Southern Colorado in Congress,” said Councilmember Nancy Henjum.

University of Colorado Regent Elliott Hood

“I’m proud to support Jessica Killin for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. I cannot think of a more qualified candidate for this job: she has roots in this community, she has served our country as a veteran, and she has extensive leadership experience in public service. Jessica will be able to hit the ground running and represent the people of Colorado in Congress," said CU Regent Elliott Hood.

Voter Protection Project

“Rep. Jeff Crank has been missing in action as Trump continues to cut critical programs for veterans and move resources and jobs away from the greater Colorado Springs area,” said Heather Grevenworth, Executive Director of The Voter Protection Project. “Thankfully, we have a strong candidate in Jessica Killin who is stepping up for this community and adding CO-05 to the battleground map. ”

Elect Democratic Women

“Jessica Killin has devoted her career to service — first as an Army Captain in the Military Police Corps, then as a civilian fighting to make life more affordable for military families and veterans. A proud fourth-generation Coloradan and devoted mother, she’s running for Congress to bring commonsense leadership to her community. Elect Democratic Women is proud to endorse Jessica’s campaign, and we are confident that she will be a fierce advocate for Coloradans in Washington,” said Rep. Lois Frankel, Chair of Elect Democratic Women.

New Politics

"Jessica Killin embodies the competence, courage, and character our country needs in Congress. She has never backed down from the call to serve, first leading soldiers overseas in peacekeeping missions before returning home to protect military families and serve in leadership roles in Washington. Jessica's unique combination of public service and private sector leadership makes her exactly the kind of principled leader we need to bridge divides and deliver results that matter. New Politics is honored to endorse Jessica’s campaign and support her as she steps up to serve once again,” said Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics.