| State: | Colorado |
| District Number: | 5 |
| Image Caption: | Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023 |
| Representative: | Doug Lamborn |
| Party: | Republican |
| Residence: | Colorado Springs |
| Distribution Ref: | [1] |
| Percent Urban: | 86.44 |
| Percent Rural: | 13.56 |
| Population: | 732,858[2] |
| Population Year: | 2022 |
| Median Income: | $82,432 |
| Percent White: | 65.6 |
| Percent Hispanic: | 17.9 |
| Percent Black: | 5.6 |
| Percent Asian: | 3.0 |
| Percent More Than One Race: | 6.3 |
| Percent Other Race: | 1.5 |
| Cpvi: | R+9[3] |
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.
The district is currently represented by Republican Doug Lamborn. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+9, it is one of the most Republican districts in Colorado.[3]
The Republican Party has held control of the seat since the district's creation. 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[4]), 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.
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.
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.
Millions of tourists visit the Colorado Springs region every year, primarily to visit Garden of the Gods, United States Olympic Training Center, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Pikes Peak, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Colorado Springs, located within the district, is home to multiple military installations. Fort Carson, the United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, and NORAD are also all located within the district. There are more veterans living in the Colorado Fifth than any other district in America.[5]
Following the 1990 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of El Paso and Teller counties, as well as portions of Arapahoe, Douglas, and Fremont counties.[6]
Following the 2000 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of Chaffee, El Paso, Fremont, Lake and Teller counties, as well as most of Park County.
See also: 2010 United States redistricting cycle. Following the 2010 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of Chaffee, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller counties, as well as most of Park County.
See also: 2020 United States redistricting cycle. Following the 2020 U.S. census and associated realignment of Colorado congressional districts, the 5th congressional district consisted of most of El Paso County, except for a sliver that was drawn into the 4th district. Other counties towards the west were redistricted into the 7th district.
Election results from presidential races[7]
| Election results | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Senate | Glenn 58.4–35.6% | |
| 2018 | Governor | Stapleton 56.6–39% |
| 2020 | President | Trump 55–42% |
| Senate | Gardner 57.1–39.6% | |
| 2022 | Governor | Ganahl 50%–47% |
| Senate | O'Dea 52%–44% | |
| Member | Party | Term duration | Cong ress | Electoral history | District location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 3, 1973 | |||||||
| align=left | William L. Armstrong | Republican | nowrap | January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | Elected in 1972. Re-elected in 1974. Re-elected in 1976. Retired to run for U.S. senator. | ||
| align=left | Ken Kramer | Republican | nowrap | January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987 | Elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Re-elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1984. Retired to run for U.S. senator. | ||
Joel Hefley | Republican | January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2007 | 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. | ||||
| 2003–2013 | |||||||
Doug Lamborn | Republican | January 3, 2007 – present | 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. Re-elected in 2020. Re-elected in 2022. Retiring at end of term. | ||||
| 2013–2023 | |||||||
| 2023–present | |||||||
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