COLORADO SPRINGS — News5’s Piper Vaughn spent the morning with two of the candidates, Republican Jeff Crank and Democrat River Gassen.

They are running to replace Rep. Doug Lamborn in the 5th Congressional District, which includes most of El Paso County. Lamborn, a Republican, is retiring.

Sean Verhoeff, vice president of the Young Republicans of Colorado, shared how he feels as Election Day approaches.

“We have to be able to win our state and have a voice here in Colorado. It’s exciting because it’s the last little shot of adrenaline after the election,” he said.

Kaylynn Lagamma, a Democrat who has lived in Colorado since the 1990s, stressed the importance of voting.

“Please come out and vote like your life depends on it. Because it does,” she told News5.

Both candidates are still working to earn your vote.

“Our campaign is teaming up to make sure we’re putting out those last-minute text messages, reminding people to turn in their ballots. We’re doing more town hall sessions this week,” Gassen said.

Jeff Crank emphasized his commitment to representing everyone.

“Whether they’re Democrats, Republicans, or unaffiliated, that’s going to be my job after we win this race. So going to their door and asking for their vote is a way to get them to feel good about themselves. person, as a candidate, and that you are going to do a good job,” he said.

It is too late to send in your ballot.

You have until 7 p.m. on election day to cast your ballot. You can also vote in person and as long as you are in line when polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday, you will still be allowed to vote.

Watch the full story above.

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