coloradosun.com/2026/10/19/veteran-voters-jessica-killin-jeff-crank Amid anger over Iran war, Democrats hope to flip Republican seats — including one in Colorado Springs — with veterans’ help
Democrats are spending money in Colorado's 5th District for the first time in years, betting that an unpopular Iran war and turmoil in the armed forces can pry loose a seat in a conservative stronghold that includes five military facilities. Nearly 6 in 10 veterans voted for Trump two years ago, and one retired Air Force colonel and registered Republican is now backing the Democrat.
— via Colorado Sun, The Associated Press
