Representative-elect · Colorado’s 5th district

Jessica Killin

Democrat

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

1,811words on issues
  • Government operations and elections24%
  • Economy and the federal budget15%
  • Defense and veterans14%
  • Science, technology and communications12%
  • Trade8%
  • Everything else27%

Where they stand

48 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Government operations and elections

Government ethics and corruption ›
  • Ban members of Congress from trading stocks
  • Bar members of Congress from becoming lobbyists after they leave
  • Tighten ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for Congress and the executive branch
  • Give an independent watchdog power to enforce ethics rules
  • End corruption in Washington
“I will always show up, listen, and work tirelessly and relentlessly to lower costs, fight corruption, and deliver results that El Paso County deserves.”
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“Jessica will fight to restore integrity to Washington by banning members of Congress from trading public stocks or becoming lobbyists after leaving office, and by supporting term limits for members of Congress.”
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“I’ll fight to restore integrity and accountability by making sure members of Congress put the people they serve ahead of their own interests. I’ll stand up for banning congressional stock trading, preventing members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and implementing term limits.”
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“I’ll ban members of Congress from trading public stocks or becoming lobbyists. And support term limits.”
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“And it’s why I’ll ban stock trading and support ethics reform.”
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““Rules” highlights Killin’s commitment to changing the rules of Washington by banning dark money, congressional stock trading, and members from becoming lobbyists - while Crank secured a special waiver to make sure Congressional ethics rules didn’t apply to him.”
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“I’ll fight for stronger ethics rules, including banning congressional stock trading and overturning Citizens United.”
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“Army Veteran Jessica Killin says Washington’s rules need to change. Ban dark money and congressional stock trading Stop politicians from becoming lobbyists. And pass term limits.”
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“Restoring Integrity and Fighting Corruption in our Government”
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“Ban public stock trading by members of Congress so they can’t use insider information to benefit themselves”
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“Create a new and more powerful Congressional Ethics Office that is truly independent to investigate and punish wrongdoing”
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“Create an expanded and strengthened ethics code for federal judges and executive branch leaders so they cannot profit from their positions”
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Campaign finance ›
  • Overturn Citizens United
  • Reduce the influence of big money in politics
  • Require disclosure of political donors and end dark money
““Rules” highlights Killin’s commitment to changing the rules of Washington by banning dark money, congressional stock trading, and members from becoming lobbyists - while Crank secured a special waiver to make sure Congressional ethics rules didn’t apply to him.”
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“I’ll fight for stronger ethics rules, including banning congressional stock trading and overturning Citizens United.”
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“Army Veteran Jessica Killin says Washington’s rules need to change. Ban dark money and congressional stock trading Stop politicians from becoming lobbyists. And pass term limits.”
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“Overturn Citizens United and ban dark money to end the outsized influence of corporations in our politics”
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Government waste and fraud ›
  • Judge every government program by its results
“Measure every government program for results and eliminate the ones that don’t work”
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Term limits ›
  • Set term limits for members of Congress
“Jessica will fight to restore integrity to Washington by banning members of Congress from trading public stocks or becoming lobbyists after leaving office, and by supporting term limits for members of Congress.”
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“I’ll fight to restore integrity and accountability by making sure members of Congress put the people they serve ahead of their own interests. I’ll stand up for banning congressional stock trading, preventing members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and implementing term limits.”
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“I’ll ban members of Congress from trading public stocks or becoming lobbyists. And support term limits.”
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“Army Veteran Jessica Killin says Washington’s rules need to change. Ban dark money and congressional stock trading Stop politicians from becoming lobbyists. And pass term limits.”
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Government transparency ›
“It’s disgraceful that Jeff Crank refused to meet with his constituents, Sky and Amanda, and then voted to cover up the Epstein files until his hand was forced.”
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“Jeff Crank has always been loyal to Donald Trump over his constituents, including covering up the Epstein files. That’s unacceptable, and I will always stand up for this community and its constituents.”
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Other things the site says about government operations and elections (4)
“I will hold an in-person town hall every quarter, and listen to my constituents regardless of their affiliation, and I will always put El Paso County and our country ahead of my party, because that is the job.”
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“I will also hold an in-person town hall every quarter so I can be accountable and responsive to my constituents.”
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“To restore the public’s fading faith in our institutions, Jessica will implement guardrails against the misuse of inside information and rebuild integrity in our government by working to:”
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“End Congressional pay during a shutdown – Congress should not receive paychecks if they can't do their job”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Roll back tariffs to bring prices down
“I will always show up, listen, and work tirelessly and relentlessly to lower costs, fight corruption, and deliver results that El Paso County deserves.”
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“In Congress, I'll defend our fundamental rights, protect Social Security and Medicare, and lower costs.”
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“I’ll stand up to Trump and any party leader to lower costs and deliver real and meaningful results for our community.”
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“I look forward to working with them in Congress to develop meaningful solutions to the cost-of-living crisis impacting our community and our country.”
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“Lowering Costs for Families”
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“With the chaotic tariffs that are making everyday goods more expensive and policies that are driving up the cost of everything from health care to utilities, something must change. Jessica will push back on these actions supported by Jeff Crank while working with members of both parties to implement a better future for Coloradans.”
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Economic growth ›
  • Grow and strengthen the economy
“Jeff Crank has put Trump over what his constituents need: lowering costs, a strong and stable economy, access to affordable healthcare, and a path forward for a better future for all Americans.”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
“Bloated spending isn’t acceptable, but neither are bloated tax cuts.”
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Federal deficit and national debt ›
  • Rein in the deficit and national debt
  • Balance the budget so Washington lives within its means
  • Restore fiscal responsibility in Washington
“Restoring Fiscal Responsibility to Congress”
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“She knows it's time to get the national debt under control and leave a legacy of opportunity for future generations.”
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“In Congress, Jessica will fight to restore fiscal sanity, balance the budget, and pay down the national debt so that we don’t leave our children and grandchildren permanently indebted to China and the rest of the world.”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Invest in and grow American manufacturing
“Jessica also knows that fiscal responsibility means boosting, not holding back, American innovation and the jobs that come with it. This means fighting to shape the industries of the future so that they both grow our economy and strengthen middle-class families – from high-tech manufacturing to artificial intelligence to digital assets.”
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Other things the site says about economy and the federal budget (2)
“No parent wants to leave their children with a mountain of debt. Jessica definitely doesn't.”
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“Jessica thinks it’s inexcusable that Jeff Crank’s budget raised the debt while creating tax loopholes for giant corporations that could allow them to pay ZERO in federal taxes.”
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Defense and veterans

Veterans' health care ›
  • Give veterans the quality health care they earned
  • Fully fund and staff the VA and oppose cuts to it
  • Cut wait times for VA care
“That’s why in Congress, Jessica will ensure veterans receive all the benefits they have earned—starting with care at VA clinics.”
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“Right now, every single VA medical center in the country is reporting staffing shortages, leading to decreased care for our veterans, longer wait times, and missed appointments. She’ll fight to restore funding, increase staff, and reduce wait times at clinics.”
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VA funding and staffing ›
  • Reverse the VA staff and funding cuts
  • Hire more VA doctors, nurses and staff
“Right now, every single VA medical center in the country is reporting staffing shortages, leading to decreased care for our veterans, longer wait times, and missed appointments. She’ll fight to restore funding, increase staff, and reduce wait times at clinics.”
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“Increase staffing at VA clinics”
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Military and veteran mental health ›
  • Strengthen veteran suicide prevention and crisis care
“Restore full funding for the Veterans Crisis Line to ensure 24/7 access and support for those who served”
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Veterans' benefits ›
  • Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned
“That’s why in Congress, Jessica will ensure veterans receive all the benefits they have earned—starting with care at VA clinics.”
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“Ensure veterans receive the hard-earned benefits they deserve”
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Other things the site says about defense and veterans (8)
“Supporting Our Veterans”
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“And for more than a decade, Jessica worked at USAA promoting policies to protect military families and veterans from the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis – streamlining VA home loans and seeking ways to stop payday lenders from preying on our soldiers.”
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“Jessica will be a steadfast advocate for El Paso County veterans and will work closely with those who need additional assistance to navigate the VA system.”
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“Protect military families from discrimination in housing or employment”
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“Work with community partners to help veterans transition from the military to civilian life”
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“Jeff Crank failed to do his job and fight to keep Space Command where it belongs in Colorado Springs.”
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“Stand up to partisan political games and work to ensure national security decisions based on mission readiness, national security interests, the safety of our troops, and data – not politics”
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“Protect the Air Force Academy from additional cuts to ensure our national security”
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Science, technology and communications

Artificial intelligence ›
  • Regulate AI and set guardrails on AI companies
  • Keep AI rules from stifling innovation
“This includes setting clear guidelines, standards, and rules of the road for the use of AI and emerging digital assets that establish long-term certainty and allow critical industries to grow, while also putting in place effective and fair oversight and protections for Colorado consumers and workers.”
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Global technology competition ›
  • Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology
“Jessica also knows that fiscal responsibility means boosting, not holding back, American innovation and the jobs that come with it. This means fighting to shape the industries of the future so that they both grow our economy and strengthen middle-class families – from high-tech manufacturing to artificial intelligence to digital assets.”
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“Jessica will always be dedicated to ensuring the United States keeps its worldwide lead in emerging technologies, which is critical to the future security of our country.”
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“Protecting the Space Industry and Colorado Springs”
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“Jessica will fight to protect and foster the space industry to promote and build space industry jobs to ensure the Pikes Peak Region remains a leader for space innovation, despite Crank’s failures.”
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“Collaborate with military leaders, industry partners, and the veteran community to speak with one strong, united voice advocating for Colorado’s space industry”
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Trade

Tariffs ›
  • Roll back the Trump administration's tariffs
“Killin also laid out a plan to lower costs by ending the illegal and reckless tariffs that are driving up prices, increasing affordable housing, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower costs for everyone.”
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“Killin laid out a clear vision for a more prosperous economy by stopping tariffs that hurt small businesses and have raised costs, creating more housing stock Coloradans can afford, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower healthcare costs for everyone.”
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“With the chaotic tariffs that are making everyday goods more expensive and policies that are driving up the cost of everything from health care to utilities, something must change. Jessica will push back on these actions supported by Jeff Crank while working with members of both parties to implement a better future for Coloradans.”
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“End irrational tariffs that are raising prices and creating uncertainty for hardworking Coloradans”
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Health

Health care costs ›
  • Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
  • Restore and expand federal funding for Medicaid and health care
  • Lower prescription drug prices
“Killin laid out a clear vision for a more prosperous economy by stopping tariffs that hurt small businesses and have raised costs, creating more housing stock Coloradans can afford, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower healthcare costs for everyone.”
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“Bringing Down the Cost of Health Care and Prescription Drugs”
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“Jessica will fight to restore access to healthcare for the thousands who will lose it in El Paso County, while protecting patients with pre-existing conditions and working to bring down healthcare and prescription drug costs for every Coloradan.”
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Prescription drug prices ›
  • Lower prescription drug prices
  • Let Medicare negotiate drug prices
  • Lower insulin costs, such as with a $35 monthly cap
  • Stop drug companies' price gouging and excessive price hikes
“Bringing Down the Cost of Health Care and Prescription Drugs”
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“Jessica will fight to restore access to healthcare for the thousands who will lose it in El Paso County, while protecting patients with pre-existing conditions and working to bring down healthcare and prescription drug costs for every Coloradan.”
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“Allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for more critical drugs”
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“Cap the price of insulin at $35 for everyone”
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“Hold drug companies accountable for price gouging”
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Medicare ›
  • Protect and strengthen Medicare
  • Keep Medicare funded and solvent for the long term
“In Congress, I'll defend our fundamental rights, protect Social Security and Medicare, and lower costs.”
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“Protect Medicare from further cuts and ensure the long-term financial stability of the program”
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Access to health care ›
  • Protect people's health care from cuts
“Jessica will fight to restore access to healthcare for the thousands who will lose it in El Paso County, while protecting patients with pre-existing conditions and working to bring down healthcare and prescription drug costs for every Coloradan.”
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Medicaid ›
  • Reverse the 2025 cuts to Medicaid
“Killin also laid out a plan to lower costs by ending the illegal and reckless tariffs that are driving up prices, increasing affordable housing, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower costs for everyone.”
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“Killin laid out a clear vision for a more prosperous economy by stopping tariffs that hurt small businesses and have raised costs, creating more housing stock Coloradans can afford, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower healthcare costs for everyone.”
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“Repeal Medicaid cuts that will kick hundreds of thousands in our state off health care and force all Colorado families to pay more”
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Affordable Care Act ›
  • Protect, strengthen and expand the Affordable Care Act
  • Protect coverage for people with pre-existing conditions
“Killin also laid out a plan to lower costs by ending the illegal and reckless tariffs that are driving up prices, increasing affordable housing, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower costs for everyone.”
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“Killin laid out a clear vision for a more prosperous economy by stopping tariffs that hurt small businesses and have raised costs, creating more housing stock Coloradans can afford, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower healthcare costs for everyone.”
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“Jessica will fight to restore access to healthcare for the thousands who will lose it in El Paso County, while protecting patients with pre-existing conditions and working to bring down healthcare and prescription drug costs for every Coloradan.”
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Mental health care ›
  • Expand access to mental health care
“I will always fight for the healthcare resources that our community needs, including mental health and substance use care.”
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Addiction and overdoses ›
  • Expand access to addiction treatment and recovery services
“I will always fight for the healthcare resources that our community needs, including mental health and substance use care.”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
“So I’ll start: Joe Biden completely failed us on the border. As a former military police officer, I know keeping people safe means enforcing the law. We need a secure border to deport dangerous criminals And an immigration system that keeps us safe, enforces the law, and treats people fairly.”
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Deportation ›
  • Deport immigrants who commit crimes
“Killin also highlights her immigration policy: creating a system that keeps people safe by enforcing the law, deporting dangerous criminals, and treating people fairly.”
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“So I’ll start: Joe Biden completely failed us on the border. As a former military police officer, I know keeping people safe means enforcing the law. We need a secure border to deport dangerous criminals And an immigration system that keeps us safe, enforces the law, and treats people fairly.”
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Immigration reform ›
  • Fix the immigration system through comprehensive reform
“To fix our immigration system, we need leaders willing to work on commonsense solutions that keep us safe, but also treat people with dignity .”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Enforce immigration laws
  • Enforce immigration laws fairly, with respect for rights and dignity
“Killin also highlights her immigration policy: creating a system that keeps people safe by enforcing the law, deporting dangerous criminals, and treating people fairly.”
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“So I’ll start: Joe Biden completely failed us on the border. As a former military police officer, I know keeping people safe means enforcing the law. We need a secure border to deport dangerous criminals And an immigration system that keeps us safe, enforces the law, and treats people fairly.”
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Public lands, water and tribal affairs

Public lands ›
  • Protect public lands and national parks
  • Keep public lands from being sold or handed over
  • Fund the agencies and programs that care for public lands
“Our environment and public lands are critical to this community. I'm grateful to partner with LCV to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and lower energy costs with clean energy options.”
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“In Congress, she’ll be a fierce advocate for our National Parks, Forests, and open spaces, and she’ll stand up to anyone who wants to take them away.”
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“Preserve federal lands used by Coloradans and oppose efforts to sell them off”
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“Ensure our National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management have the resources they need to protect and preserve our open spaces”
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Other things the site says about public lands, water and tribal affairs (2)
“Safeguarding Our Public Lands”
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“Boost wildland firefighter resources and modernize strategies to fight wildfires and protect Colorado communities”
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Taxes

Taxes on the wealthy ›
  • Raise taxes on the wealthy
“Make giant corporations and the very wealthy pay their fair share of taxes while cutting taxes for the middle class”
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Taxes on low- and middle-income families ›
  • Cut taxes for working and middle-class families
  • Make the tax code fairer to working and middle-class families
“Build out a more robust middle class through a fairer and equitable tax and economic policy”
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“Make giant corporations and the very wealthy pay their fair share of taxes while cutting taxes for the middle class”
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Corporate taxes ›
  • Make big corporations pay more in taxes
“Make giant corporations and the very wealthy pay their fair share of taxes while cutting taxes for the middle class”
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Overall tax levels ›
  • Oppose large new tax cuts
“Bloated spending isn’t acceptable, but neither are bloated tax cuts.”
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Environment

Climate change ›
  • Take action to fight climate change
“Our environment and public lands are critical to this community. I'm grateful to partner with LCV to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and lower energy costs with clean energy options.”
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Business and commerce

Small businesses ›
  • Help small businesses compete fairly with large corporations
“Level the playing field for Colorado small businesses and entrepreneurs so they can compete fairly and improve our economy”
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Corporate pricing practices ›
  • Crack down on corporate price gouging
“Prevent oil and grocery company CEOs from gouging consumers”
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Transportation and infrastructure

Infrastructure funding ›
  • Invest in building and repairing infrastructure
  • Win infrastructure funding for their own state or district
“Secure funding and grants for critical infrastructure upgrades and improvements to modernize our infrastructure, making El Paso County the most competitive environment for aerospace innovation in the world”
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Housing and community development

Housing costs ›
  • Lower housing costs for renters and homeowners
  • Limit how much landlords can raise rents
“Improve our affordable housing stock in the Pikes Peak region and stop corporate landlords and hedge funds from gouging people with higher rents and home prices”
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Investor ownership of housing ›
  • Stop corporate landlords from artificially raising rents
“Improve our affordable housing stock in the Pikes Peak region and stop corporate landlords and hedge funds from gouging people with higher rents and home prices”
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Affordable housing construction ›
  • Build more affordable housing
“Killin also laid out a plan to lower costs by ending the illegal and reckless tariffs that are driving up prices, increasing affordable housing, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower costs for everyone.”
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“Killin laid out a clear vision for a more prosperous economy by stopping tariffs that hurt small businesses and have raised costs, creating more housing stock Coloradans can afford, and repealing cuts to the ACA and Medicaid to lower healthcare costs for everyone.”
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Energy

Renewable energy ›
  • Expand wind, solar and other renewable energy
“Our environment and public lands are critical to this community. I'm grateful to partner with LCV to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and lower energy costs with clean energy options.”
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Data centers ›
  • Keep data centers from raising household utility bills
  • Pause new data centers
  • Give local communities a say in data center decisions
  • Protect local water and the environment from data centers
“Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to assess the potential dangers of AI, prevent higher utility costs, and protect our water.”
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“Local communities should decide if data centers are put in their backyards, and I support a moratorium/pause on data centers.”
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“I will fight to protect El Paso County from data centers raising our utility costs and using up our water.”
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“Jessica Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to protect our water and utility bills.”
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Utilities ›
  • Lower utility bills for families and businesses
  • Hold utility companies accountable for their rates and outages
  • Keep data centers and other big power users from raising household bills
“Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to assess the potential dangers of AI, prevent higher utility costs, and protect our water.”
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“I will fight to protect El Paso County from data centers raising our utility costs and using up our water.”
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“Jessica Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to protect our water and utility bills.”
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“Hold monopoly utility companies accountable to reduce electricity prices”
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Energy costs ›
  • Lower energy costs for households and businesses
  • Support clean and renewable energy to lower costs
  • Increase energy production to lower costs
“Our environment and public lands are critical to this community. I'm grateful to partner with LCV to protect our public lands, combat climate change, and lower energy costs with clean energy options.”
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“Prevent oil and grocery company CEOs from gouging consumers”
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“Lower energy costs by investing in more affordable energy production”
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Domestic energy production ›
  • Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
“Lower energy costs by investing in more affordable energy production”
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Oil and gas ›
  • Hold big oil companies accountable for prices and practices
“Prevent oil and grocery company CEOs from gouging consumers”
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Social Security and welfare

Social Security ›
  • Protect Social Security benefits from cuts
“In Congress, I'll defend our fundamental rights, protect Social Security and Medicare, and lower costs.”
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