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Far-Left Democrat Wins Colorado House Primary
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated long-serving Rep. Diana DeGette in the Colorado House primary for the 1st District, marking a significant upset for the far-left faction of the Democratic Party.
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Politico
The 29-year-old DSA-backed challenger ousted Rep. Diana Degette, one of Colorado’s longest-serving Democrats, in the primary for the 1st District.
2026-07-01 04:04 UTC
The Hill
The far-left faction of the Democratic Party landed another major upset on Tuesday after democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in the Democratic primary for a Denver-based House seat – a win that’s sure to delight Republicans while worrying House Democrat
2026-07-01 03:43 UTC