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politics22 days ago•24 min saved

DSA-backed Colorado candidate unveils sweeping socialist policy wishlist after primary win

Colorado's 1st District Democratic nominee Melat Kiros, who defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette, endorses a Democratic Socialists of America–aligned policy slate—Medicare-for-all, universal childcare and a 32-hour workweek—while advocating drastic reforms like abolishing the Senate and having Congress pick the president and Supreme Court; she says not every DSA plank is supported by every member, rejects being a communist, and notes the leftward agenda is drawing Republican pushback as midterms loom, with Israeli policy rhetoric raising some safety concerns among Denver leaders.

via New York Post|

#colorado #democratic-socialists-of-america #israel

politics24 days ago•14 min saved

Denver’s Jewish Leaders Sound Alarm After Melat Kiros Wins Primary

Melat Kiros’ Colorado 1st District primary victory has Denver’s Jewish leaders warning of rising antisemitic rhetoric and potential violence, sparked by her Israel stance and comments on the Oct. 7 attacks; ADL data show a surge in antisemitic incidents in Colorado, while some voices call for nuance and dialogue and a Jewish independent candidate enters the race ahead of the November election.

via Fox News|

#antisemitism #democratic-socialists-of-america #denver

politics1 month ago•17 min saved

Colorado GOP ties Democrats to Melat Kiros in swing-district messaging

Colorado Republicans roll out a strategy to tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros, the Democratic Socialist who won Denver’s 1st District primary, arguing her left-leaning platform could jeopardize swing districts; Democrats push back that Kiros doesn’t represent the party, though some Democrats show concern about messaging in tossup districts as campaigns heat up.

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #democrats #election-2026

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Kiros Upsets DeGette in Denver-centered District as Gonzales Falters in Statewide Bid

Melat Kiros defeated long-time Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District, buoyed by organized progressive backing (Denver’s DSA and Justice Democrats). Julie Gonzales, despite insurgent credentials, lost her statewide bid to Sen. John Hickenlooper, hampered by a late start, a smaller fundraising haul (~$869k for Gonzales vs ~$610k for Kiros) and less statewide exposure, while Hickenlooper’s incumbency and broader appeal carried him across the state. The 1st District’s Denver-centered electorate (about 477k active voters) made a district race more manageable than the statewide contest (about 4.1M voters).

via The Colorado Sun|

#colorado #diana-degette #john-hickenlooper

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Colorado primary shock as Melat Kiros unseats long-time incumbent DeGette

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist and former lawyer, defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in a Denver-area Colorado Democratic primary, leading by roughly 7,000 votes with 78% of ballots counted and is favored to win in November in the safely Democratic district. The contest is part of a broader wave of left-leaning challengers within the party, with other Colorado results including Phil Weiser's gubernatorial nomination and Manny Rutinel advancing to challenge Republican Gabe Evans.

via Al Jazeera|

#colorado #democratic-socialism #diana-degette

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Progressive newcomer topples veteran Colorado Democrat in Denver district primary

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.

via The Guardian|

#colorado #democratic-socialists-of-america #diana-degette

politics1 month ago•26 min saved

Melat Kiros Opens Lead Over Diana DeGette in Colorado's CD1 Primary

In early returns from Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic primary, Melat Kiros (a Democratic socialist) leads incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette by about 2 percentage points (47.5% to 45.2%) with 97,575 ballots counted; the race is too close to call as ballots continue to be tallied, reflecting a potential leftward shift in a long-held seat and drawing national attention and spending.

via Colorado Public Radio|

#colorado-district-1 #democratic-primary #diana-degette

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Colorado primary tests the Democratic establishment as socialist challenger targets DeGette

After momentum from New York City, Melat Kiros mounts a primary challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado, backed by Bernie Sanders-aligned groups and Justice Democrats; the race highlights a broader push to reshape the Democratic establishment, even as DeGette’s long tenure and positions on abortion rights and foreign aid complicate the contest.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#colorado-primary #democratic-socialists #diana-degette

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Colorado Democrats brace for left-wing challenge to veteran incumbent

Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette, a long‑time Democrat, faces a serious left‑wing challenge from Melat Kiros in a pivotal primary. Kiros is backed by DSA, Track AIPAC, and progressives including Bernie Sanders, while DeGette is supported by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and abortion-rights groups. Heavy outside spending by both sides has intensified the race, with implications for whether recent anti‑establishment victories signal a broader shift against veteran incumbents in the party.

via Axios|

#bernie-sanders #colorado #diana-degette

politics1 month ago•21 min saved

Denver primary tests a long-serving incumbent with a fresh progressive challenge

In Denver’s deep-blue 1st District, 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros challenges 68-year-old Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s primary, part of a wave of progressive insurgents; the race features heavy outside spending and debates over corporate influence and foreign policy as both sides frame the contest around who best represents working and immigrant communities.

via The 19th News|

#colorado #diana-degette #melat-kiros

politics1 month ago•54 min saved

Colorado braces for anti-establishment shake-up in Bennet and DeGette primaries

Colorado Democrats are bracing for an anti-establishment wave after New York’s insurgent wins, with Sen. Michael Bennet in a volatile governor primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser and Rep. Diana DeGette facing a serious challenge from progressive Melat Kiros. Internal polls show tightening races, triggering big outside spending and a surge of grassroots organizing, including Denver's Democratic Socialists of America. A Kiros or Weiser victory could reshape Colorado politics, signaling a broader anti-Washington mood in this year's primaries.

via Yahoo|

#colorado #diana-degette #melat-kiros

politics1 month ago•190 min saved

Colorado tests the rising progressive tide after New York wins

After recent upsets in New York, progressives look to Colorado’s 1st District, where Melat Kiros is challenging longtime Rep. Diana DeGette as momentum for a left-wing slate grows; experts warn Colorado’s blue, more moderate landscape may temper the surge, while the race draws national fundraising, debates over Israel policy, and endorsements amid other statewide contests that also test the movement.

via CNN|

#colorado-elections #denver-colorado #diana-degette

politics2 months ago•23 min saved

Bernie-Backed Progressive Eyes Upset in Colorado’s 1st District Primary

Bernie Sanders-endorsed Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, is mounting a serious challenge to longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st District, riding national discontent with incumbents and a strong social-media campaign. Polls show a neck-and-neck race with big-money ads from both sides aimed at swaying voters as DeGette’s supporters scramble to shore up her bid. A central debate is Israel policy, with Kiros calling for an embargo on arms and DeGette supporting a two-state approach, though the candidates largely align on Medicare for All and universal childcare. DeGette touts her decades in office and committee influence as reasons to stick with her, while Kiros argues corporate money in politics undermines progressive change. The race has drawn national progressive groups and could signal broader shifts among younger Democrats.”,

via The Colorado Sun|

#bernie-sanders-endorsement #colorados-1st-district #diana-degette