POLITICSJul 1 · 04:04 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy William Steakin

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros topples a nearly 30-year incumbent to win Colorado House primary

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette in a primary, marking a significant upset for the insurgent left. Kiros' victory mirrors Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 2018 win and is part of a broader trend of progressive candidates challenging established Democrats.

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