Melat Kiros, a socialist, surprises everyone by defeating incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado.
Major Upset in Colorado Primary: DeGette Defeated In a surprising turn of events during Tuesday night’s primary, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), a long-time incumbent, was defeated by challenger Melat Quiros, a 29-year-old backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). This outcome has been seen as a significant win for the socialist left, especially as […]
Melat Kiros triumphs over incumbent Diana DeGette in surprising Colorado election outcome
Major Shift in Colorado’s Democratic Primary In an unexpected turn of events during Tuesday night’s primary, Rep. Diana DeGette, who has held her seat for 30 years, was upset by Melat Quiros, a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Quiros, a 29-year-old socialist, won the Democratic primary for a historically Democratic House […]
Melat Kiros, a socialist candidate for Congress, wins against veteran Rep. Diana DeGette in the Colorado Democratic primary
On Tuesday, Melat Quiroz, a socialist candidate, emerged victorious over long-serving Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in the Colorado 1st District House primary, marking yet another setback for the Democratic establishment. The Associated Press reported Quiroz leading 49.3% to 43.5% when they called the race late Tuesday. This win adds to a trend of socialist and […]