Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Kiros defeated incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term U.S. Representative Diana DeGette on Tuesday (June…