Politics
Democratic Primaries in Colorado
Several Democratic incumbents are facing challenges from far-left candidates in primaries, with five key races to watch. President Trump is using these wins to paint Democrats as dangerous 'communists' ahead of midterms.
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The Hill
There have been four Democratic House incumbents defeated in primaries so far in 2026. We’re barely past the halfway point in the primary calendar, so it’s a notable number — already twice as many as in 2018, when “the squad” was born. Whether or not there’s a fifth member who joins the ranks of the
2026-06-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Democratic socialists are looking to nab their next major win in Colorado on Tuesday as far-left candidate and former attorney Melat Kiros challenges progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) for a Denver-based House seat. The primary between DeGette, Kiros and University of Colorado Regent Wanda Ja
2026-06-30 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is seizing on a series of far-left wins in Democratic primaries to paint the opposition party as dangerous “communists” about four months out from midterm elections. The president has never shied away from painting Democrats as far left, but his recent messaging gives Republicans an
2026-06-30 10:00 UTC