Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s Denver-based Democratic primary. The upset extends a run of progressive victories over entrenched Democratic incumbents.
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Colorado’s Democratic primaries are testing longtime officeholders against insurgent challengers in races for governor, Senate and a Denver-area House seat. The contests follow anti-establishment wins in New York and could shape the party’s direction this cycle.