Progressive newcomer topples veteran Colorado Democrat in Denver district primary
TL;DR
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, defeated long-time US representative Diana DeGette in Colorado’s Democratic primary for the Denver-based 1st District, signaling a generational, insurgent-left shift. Backed by Bernie Sanders and progressive groups like the DSA and Justice Democrats, Kiros ran on challenging corporate power and taking a tougher line on Israel, while DeGette supported many progressives but did not advocate offensive arms to Israel. The win virtually guarantees Kiros’s November election in the solidly blue district, amid broader anti-establishment sentiment shaping other Colorado races.
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