Kiros wins Colorado House seat after ousting DeGette in primary

Sudiksha Kochi·The Hill·November 4, 2026

Mostly Factual · factual reporting (3 of 5)Outlet ratings by Media Bias/Fact Check

Melat Kiros, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, is projected to win the race to represent Colorado’s 1st District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Kiros, 29, defeated Republican Christy Peterson, Libertarian Chad Humphrey, Critter Milton of the Unity Party and independent candidate Shimon Blau. Her victory reflects a broader wave of younger, progressive Democrats…

Read the full story at The Hill →