Christopher
Mitchell
American Constitution Party candidate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 general election
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Background
Christopher Mitchell is the American Constitution Party candidate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. The seat is currently held by Republican Jeff Crank, and Mitchell is not the incumbent. 418
Mitchell has been based in Colorado Springs since 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering from New Mexico State University and works as an electrical engineering contractor supporting technology companies, primarily on aerospace projects. 5
Mitchell has previously sought elected office, having run for Colorado Springs mayor in 2023 and for the same congressional seat in 2024, though he has not held elected office. 5
At a glance
- Party
- American Constitution Party
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Colorado
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Electrical engineering contractor
- Website
- patriotcowboyrevolution.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11debateThe Gazette's archive references a multi-candidate forum involving Mitchell
The Gazette's search listing described a recent forum involving six District 5 candidates, covering topics including veteran health care, Space Command, and foreign affairs. The exact date and Mitchell-specific remarks were not available in the source.
christopher mitchell Archives · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 10filingMitchell confirmed as non-write-in candidate on Colorado's certified ballot
A candidate comparison updated October 10–11 by Smarter.Vote confirmed Mitchell appeared on Colorado's certified candidate list as a non-write-in candidate for the 5th Congressional District.
Compare Candidates | 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional District ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4filingSmarter.Vote reports Mitchell raised $0, spent $0, with $11,000 in debts through June 30, 2026
Smarter.Vote reported FEC data showing Mitchell's campaign had $0 raised and $0 spent through the June 30, 2026 reporting cutoff, but carried $11,000 in debts owed. No activity after that cutoff was documented.
smarter.vote › races › co-house-05-2026Christopher Mitchell — 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsSmarter.Vote reports Mitchell's campaign supports eliminating the Affordable Care Act
Smarter.Vote characterized Mitchell's campaign as supporting elimination of the Affordable Care Act as part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending and subsidized programs, noting no replacement healthcare policy was specified in campaign materials.
smarter.vote › races › co-house-05-2026Christopher Mitchell — 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional ... · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsDenver Post publishes District 5 candidate Q&A; Mitchell's answers not available
The Denver Post published a candidate Q&A for Colorado's 5th Congressional District and identified Mitchell as the American Constitution Party candidate, but his specific answers were not available in the published page.
Colorado U.S. House District 5 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsiVoterGuide published a candidate profile for Mitchell
iVoterGuide listed a candidate profile for Christopher Mitchell as part of the 2026 Colorado 5th Congressional District race.
Christopher Mitchell · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25newsCPR third-party guide outlines Mitchell's policy priorities
Colorado Public Radio reported that Mitchell's priorities include legislation to reduce government waste, downsize federal agencies (including the U.S. Department of Education), address threats from Iran, Russia, and China, and bolster border security.
5th Congressional District third-party candidates · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsCPR voter guide lists Mitchell as American Constitution Party candidate for CO-05
Colorado Public Radio's district voter guide identified Christopher Mitchell as the American Constitution Party candidate in Colorado's 5th Congressional District general election.
Voter guide for Colorado's 5th Congressional District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 28filingBallot order for Colorado's 5th District set by lot drawing
The Denver Post noted that a July 28 lot drawing determined ballot order for Colorado's 5th Congressional District candidates, including Mitchell. His specific ballot position was not stated.
Colorado U.S. House District 5 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $0
- Spent
- $0
- Cash on hand
- $0
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4CO05071(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] christopher mitchell Archives(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Compare Candidates | 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional District ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] About Christopher(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] smarter.vote › races › co-house-05-2026Christopher Mitchell — 2026 Colorado's 5th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [5] Colorado U.S. House District 5 candidate Q&A - The Denver Post(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [6] Christopher Mitchell(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] 5th Congressional District third-party candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [8] Voter guide for Colorado's 5th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [9] Christopher Mitchell(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026