Meet the Colorado Republican running against Melat Kiros for CD1
Democratic Socialists of America–backed challengers for Congress have already notched three wins in primary elections this year. In Colorado’s elections tomorrow, Melat Kiros is hoping to join the growing bloc of socialists on Capitol Hill.
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National story. 37 articles from 27 sources. Updated Jul 3, 2026.
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14 sourcesRepublicans’ new strategy in Colorado: Tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Defeats 15-Term Incumbent in Colorado Primary
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime House incumbent in Colorado primary
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5 sourcesDemocratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime US House incumbent in Colorado
Melat Kiros: 'I’m not supporting anyone for leadership who takes corporate PAC money'
Democratic socialists oust another House incumbent and other takeaways from Colorado’s primaries
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8 sourcesMeet the Colorado Republican running against Melat Kiros for CD1
Democrat Melat Kiros pulls party to the left in upset win over Diana DeGette
How Melat Kiros pulled Democratic Party left in upset win over Diana DeGette
Who is Melat Kiros? What to know about the 29-year-old democratic socialist who ousted US Rep. Diana DeGette
Colorado’s Diana DeGette concedes defeat to Democratic socialist Melat Kiros
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4 developments- Jun 29Only left-leaning coverage:Socialist Melat Kiros Is Running for Congress in Colorado
- Jun 30Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats longtime US House incumbent in Colorado
- Jul 1Who is Melat Kiros? What to know about the 29-year-old democratic socialist who ousted US Rep. Diana DeGette
- Jul 2Republicans’ new strategy in Colorado: Tie every Democrat to Melat Kiros
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