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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
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cnn.com
Progressives look to Colorado as next test of a rising movement | CNN Politics
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist and lawyer, is challenging 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette for a solidly blue seat in Denver, where she and her allies hope voters are…
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eu.usatoday.com
Progressive insurgency hits Colorado primaries. Should incumbents be worried?
Colorado's primary has Democratic incumbents fighting off challenges ranging from progressive newcomers to state lawmakers seeking higher office.
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theintercept.com
Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.
Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t take Melat Kiros seriously. Now she’s scrambling to convince Colorado voters she’s still the progressive pick.
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abcnews.com
Democratic socialists hope to build on NYC wins in Colorado primaries
Rep. Diana DeGette faces her toughest re-election fight yet, against 29-year-old attorney and democratic socialist Melat Kiros.
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salon.com
A 29-year-old democratic socialist takes on Colorado’s most senior member of Congress
Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent, is facing her most serious primary challenge yet.
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newrepublic.com
Centrist Democrats Privately Panicking After Another Major DSA Win
Democratic incumbents realize they could be next after Melat Kiros cruised to victory in Colorado.
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nbcnews.com
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
DeGette, who has served in Congress for three decades, lost her primary to the 29-year-old Kiros, NBC News projects.
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huffpost.com
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Unseats 30-Year Congresswoman In Colorado Primary
In a stunning upset, the 29-year-old lawyer defeated the Denver congresswoman who has held this seat for nearly three decades.
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Socialist Momentum Grows as Melat Kiros Wins in Denver
A democratic socialist who lost her job for speaking out about Gaza unseated a 29-year incumbent amid a wave of anti-establishment energy.
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haaretz.com
Democrats' progressive wave hits Colorado with win for 29-year-old Israel critic
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, who described October 7 massacre as 'the inevitable consequence of apartheid,' has called for a total arms embargo on Israel - including…
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theguardian.com
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Twenty-nine-year-old beat Representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver district
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eldiario.es
Los demócratas de Colorado giran a la izquierda: una socialista para el Congreso y el fiscal que denunció 67 veces a Trump para gobernador
Giro progresista en Colorado. Los votantes de las primarias demócratas celebradas este martes ha decidido entre candidatos más jovenes y progresistas o seguir apostando por los…
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cbsnews.com
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros projected to topple longtime Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette in primary
Challenger Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is the projected winner of the Democratic primary in Colorado's First Congressional District.
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Colorado primary takeaways: split decision on Democratic establishment
Democrats' generational war continued, as Sen. John Hickenlooper won, Sen. Michael Bennet lost, and socialist Melat Kiros upsets Rep. Diana DeGette.
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washingtonexaminer.com
Socialists sweep Denver as Melat Kiros defeats longtime House Democrat Diana DeGette in primary
The race was the latest test of voters’ appetite for socialist-aligned candidates after victories in New York City and Washington, D.C.
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aljazeera.com
Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.
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jpost.com
Despite low funding, anti-Israel candidate wins Colorado congressional primary | The Jerusalem Post
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old former attorney, drew criticism after calling Hamas’s October 7 massacre “inevitable” and declining to refer to the June 2025 Boulder firebombing as…
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thehindu.com
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros wins Colorado House primary, defeating incumbent Diana DeGette and signaling a shift in party dynamics.
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upi.com
Progressives gain ground in Colorado primaries with Denver upset - UPI.com
Progressives had a big night in Colorado's primaries Tuesday, led by Melat Kiros, who was poised to unseat 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.
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independent.co.uk
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros’ shock Colorado win puts Trump on notice
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beat Rep. Diana DeGette in a Colorado primary Tuesday, a stunning victory for the first-time candidate against a nearly 30-year incumbent