POLITICSJul 1 · 17:55 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEMEE staff

Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary

Melat Kiros, a pro-Palestine immigrant and political newcomer, defeated 30-year incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado's Democratic primary. Kiros, who criticized Israel and faced opposition from Aipac-backed candidates, is likely to win the November general election, joining a wave of pro-Palestine progressives in U.S. Democratic primaries.

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