Tag: River Gassen
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2024 Primary Election Voter Guide: Army officer faces off against teacher in Democratic primary for Congressional District 5
A former Army officer is facing off against a researcher and teacher in the Democratic primary to replace U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn. The 5th Congressional District includes Colorado Springs and portions of El Paso County, and it relies heavily on congressional decisions to fund its five military bases and support about 94,000 veterans in the…
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5th Congressional District candidates talk veteran health care, Space Command and more at recent forum
Veteran health care, Space Command and foreign affairs were some of the hot topics Thursday night for six candidates hoping to next represent the El Paso County-based 5th Congressional District. About 100 people crowded the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, where there was standing room only to hear the candidates speak on issues important to…