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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


Melat Kiros defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. The seat is held by Democrats. Kiros will face the Republican general election candidate in November.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/01/nx-s1-5876122/colorado-primary-election-melat-kiros-democratic-socialist

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