July 1, 2026, 12:57 PM EDTAnother member of Congress fell in a primary Tuesday night, as 30-year Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette lost to democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, in Denver. But as shocked as national Democrats might be by this and other recent losses, a deeper look at the 2026 primary results might paint an even more dangerous picture for the party’s entrenched incumbents.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
A Colorado primary defeat highlights a dangerous political environment for Democratic incumbents
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver on Tuesday night, the latest in a string of results heralding big change for the party in Washington.
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