Newcomer Melat Kiros unseats longtime Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado Democratic primary

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 769

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette’s 30-year career in Congress was brought to an end by a democratic socialist and first-time candidate born four months after DeGette first took office.

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ph.D. student and former attorney who launched a long-shot primary challenge against DeGette last year, beat the congressional veteran in Colorado’s Democratic primary election for the 1st District.

The Associated Press called the race at 10:03 p.m. The 1st District covers Denver.

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