Colorado's 1st Congressional District
Coverage of Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Pro-Palestine immigrant ousts 30-year veteran in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant and political newcomer, defeated Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st congressional district Democratic primary. DeGette, a three-decade incumbent, had received over $1.6 million from the pro-Israel lobbying group Aipac Tracker.
- DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) secured a third major primary victory as Melat Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. DSA-backed candidates also won primaries in New York City, intensifying the Democratic Party's internal conflict between progressives and the establishment. Kiros, a first-time candidate, was supported by Justice Democrats and socialist-backed groups.
- DSA’s third major primary win deepens Democrats’ fight over the party’s future
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) secured a third primary victory with Melat Kiros defeating incumbent Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. This follows recent DSA-aligned wins in New York City, including Darializa Avila Chevalier ousting Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Claire Valdez succeeding Rep. Nydia Velázquez, intensifying internal Democratic Party divisions.
- Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress
Melat Kiros, a political newcomer, won the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, defeating 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette. She is positioned to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress.
- Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide after primary victories
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates won congressional primaries in New York City, prompting the group to expand its strategy to Colorado and other states. DSA-aligned candidates, including Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, defeated incumbent Democrats, with the group now targeting races in Michigan and Wisconsin.
- Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide after primary victories
Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates won congressional primaries in New York City, including Darializa Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez, who received support from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The DSA aims to expand its strategy to states like Colorado, Michigan, and Wisconsin ahead of upcoming Democratic primaries.