Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's House primary on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Kiros, emphasizing concerns over U.S. support for Israel, emerged victorious in the predominantly Democratic Denver district. Her win signals a potential shift in party dynamics, following a trend of progressive candidates unseating incumbents in recent elections.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 04:32 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 05:00 UTC
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