Melat Kiros won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District on July 1, 2026, defeating incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette. Kiros received 49.3% of the vote, totaling 58,337 votes, while DeGette garnered 43.5%, or 51,459 votes, according to the Associated Press. Kiros, a former attorney who immigrated from Ethiopia, was supported by the Democratic Socialists of America and advocates for generational change in leadership. The district is heavily Democratic, making Kiros a likely candidate to win the general election in November. Kiros's campaign included discussions on U.S. support for Israel, which has drawn criticism from some Jewish leaders in Denver.
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Melat Kiros defeats Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic primary
Melat Kiros has won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, defeating long-serving incumbent Diana DeGette. Kiros, supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, is expected to have a strong chance in the upcoming general election due to the district's Democratic leanings.
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Socialists sweep Denver as Melat Kiros defeats longtime House Democrat Diana DeGette in primary
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