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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE

Jessica Killin

Candidate for U.S. House · Colorado · District 5

Democratic PartyConfirmed ballot candidate

THE PERSON

Background

Jessica Killin is an Army veteran and mother who worked at USAA for more than a decade on policies affecting veterans and military families.

Roots

  • Army veteran
  • Former USAA policy professional

Education

  • Attended college on an ROTC scholarship; institution and credential not verified in the reviewed platform

Background sources checked October 27, 2026.

THE POLICIES

Where they stand

Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.

Sourced issue position

Trade and costs

Supports ending the administration's tariffs and stronger action against price gouging and utility monopolies.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Government ethics

Supports a congressional stock-trading ban, independent ethics enforcement, stronger judicial ethics and overturning Citizens United.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Veterans

Supports more VA staffing, full Veterans Crisis Line funding and assistance with military-to-civilian transitions.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Healthcare

Supports reversing Medicaid cuts, protecting Medicare, broader drug negotiations and a $35 insulin cap for everyone.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.
Sourced issue position

Budget

Supports balancing the federal budget and reducing the national debt; the platform does not give a complete fiscal plan.

Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.

THE ELECTION

Ballot & sources

U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026

Candidate listing checked October 22, 2026.

Colorado Secretary of State · 2026 General Election Official Candidate List ↗

The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.