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Colorado Democrats choose between insurgent progressives and veteran incumbents
Colorado's Democratic primaries highlight a divide between progressive challengers and veteran incumbents in key races for Congress, Senate, and governor. Incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette faces 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros, while Sen. John Hickenlooper is challenged by state Sen. Julie Gonzales. Democratic socialists gained traction in primary processes, with Kiros receiving support from Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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