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Colorado U.S. House Race Upset

Updated 2026-07-01 07:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Melat Kiros, a progressive upstart, upset 15-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's congressional district.

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Kiros ousts 15-term Colorado U.S. Rep. DeGette

Progressive upstart Melat Kiros completed a monumental upset over U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, defeating the 15-time incumbent on Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination

2026-07-01 04:09 UTC