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

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old political newcomer backed by the DSA, has won the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette, a 15-term incumbent who had served for nearly 30 years. By winning this reliably blue House seat, Kiros is poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress. The victory marks a significant shift in representation for one of Colorado's longest-serving Democratic districts through this primary challenge.