Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and former Army officer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/07/XXXX |
Latest News about Jessica Killin
30/06/2026
Jessica Killin won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 5th Congressional District, defeating Joe Reagan by a wide margin. She advanced to the November 2026 general election against Republican incumbent Jeff Crank, in a district centered on Colorado Springs that has never been represented by a Democrat.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jessica Killin is a Democratic politician from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is a former U.S. Army captain and paratrooper who later worked in the private sector, on Capitol Hill, and in the office of the Second Gentleman. She won the June 2026 Democratic primary for Colorado's 5th Congressional District and became the Democratic nominee facing Republican incumbent Jeff Crank in the November 2026 general election. She has never previously held elected political office. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | University of Tampa, where she completed Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) training |
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| Law Degree | Georgetown University Law Center |
Personal Life
| Residence | Campaign materials describe her as based in Colorado Springs; a 2026 report lists a property in Chevy Chase, Maryland as her principal residence for tax purposes |
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| Upbringing | Raised in Colorado Springs by two public school educators |
Relationships & More
| Professional Association | Served as chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff |
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Family
| Parents | Two public school educators |
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| Daughter | Cora |
Career
| Military Service | Served as a U.S. Army captain and paratrooper and as a military police officer, including peacekeeping and NATO expansion missions in the Balkans and Europe |
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| Private Sector | Worked as an executive at the insurance company USAA, advocating for service members, veterans, and military families |
| Congressional Staff | Worked for two U.S. senators and later served as chief of staff to three members of Congress |
| Executive Office | Served as chief of staff to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff |
| Political Campaigns | Won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 5th Congressional District in June 2026 and was the Democratic nominee in the November 2026 general election against Jeff Crank |
| Recognition | Added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Red to Blue program in 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Described as a fourth-generation Coloradan | |
| 2. Earned an ROTC scholarship after graduating from Falcon High School | |
| 3. Reported to have signed on to the centrist 'Promise to America' principles during the 2026 primary | |
| 4. Her campaign has reported strong fundraising compared with her opponents | |
| 5. Her campaign has been reported as one of the most expensive House races in southern Colorado in 2026 |
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