Socialists take fight west, target Colorado in latest bid to oust Democratic Party establishment

Democratic Socialists of America are targeting Colorado primaries to challenge the Democratic Party establishment. In Denver's 1st Congressional District, DSA-backed candidate Melat Kiros is challenging Rep. Diana DeGette, alongside University of Colorado Regent Wanda James. This contest serves as a proxy battle between the party establishment and the insurgent progressive wing. These efforts follow recent Democratic insurgent victories in New York, as democratic socialists continue gaining popularity in various mayoral and Senate races across the country.