Melat Kiros projected to defeat Diana DeGette in Colorado Congressional primary
Summary
Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Colorado's First Congressional District, unseating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette. Kiros will now run against Republican Christy Peterson in the November general election.Key Facts
- Melat Kiros is 29 years old and has never held political office before.
- Kiros received about 49.3% of the vote, while DeGette got 43.5%, and another candidate had 7.2%.
- This district covers Denver and has been represented by DeGette since the mid-1990s.
- Kiros supports democratic socialism and has backing from the Democratic Socialists of America and Senator Bernie Sanders.
- A 2025 survey suggested more Denver voters favored socialism over capitalism.
- Kiros secured 63% of delegate votes at the Denver Democratic Assembly earlier in 2026, showing strong early support.
- DeGette is the longest-serving member of Colorado’s congressional delegation and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Kiros will face Republican Christy Peterson, who ran unopposed in her primary, in the November 3 general election.
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