Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30 (Getty)Democratic socialist Melat Kiros secured a major upset victory in Colorado's Democratic primary, defeating nearly 30-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student, is the latest progressive challenger to unseat a long-serving Democratic incumbent, reflecting a broader movement within the party. Due to the heavily Democratic nature of Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, Kiros is widely anticipated to win the general election in November. Her campaign platform included expanding government-backed healthcare, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, confronting President Donald Trump, and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza. This victory underscores the growing influence of the progressive wing within the Democratic Party, as similar challenges to established leadership continue across the country. In fullThe left’s next star? Democratic socialist Melat Kiros’ shock Colorado win puts Trump on noticeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
29-year-old Democratic socialist shocks longtime House Democrat in Colorado primary
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDemocratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30 (Getty)Democratic socialist Melat Kiros secured a major upset victory in Colorado's Democratic primary, defeating nearly 30-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette. Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student, is the latest progressive challenger to unseat a long-serving Democratic incumbent, reflecting a broader movement within the party. Due to the heavily Democratic nature of Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, Kiros is widely anticipated to win the general election in November. Her campaign platform included expanding government-backed healthcare, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, confronting President Donald Trump, and advocating for an end to the war in Gaza. This victory underscores the growing influence of the progressive wing within the Democratic Party, as similar challenges to established leadership continue across the country. In fullThe left’s next star? Democratic socialist Melat Kiros’ shock Colorado win puts Trump on noticeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
