POLITICSJul 1 · 18:33 UTCKMGH DENVER7Robert Garrison

DeGette reflects on legacy after loss to progressive challenger

Diana DeGette conceded her Democratic primary loss to Melat Kiros, a progressive challenger, reflecting on her career achievements in environmental protections, medical research, and reproductive rights. Kiros, a democratic socialist, will face Republican Christy Peterson in November after defeating DeGette, a 30-year incumbent.

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