Jeff Crank is a conservative Republican who won his House seat after a long career in Colorado Springs politics and media, having previously served as chief of staff to former Representative Doug Lamborn and hosted a popular local radio talk show. The longtime Colorado Springs resident campaigned on traditional conservative priorities including border security, fiscal responsibility, and supporting military families in his district that includes several major military installations. Crank's victory represented a homecoming of sorts, as he had been involved in Republican politics in the Fifth District for over two decades before successfully winning the seat himself.