Democratic socialist Melat Kiros pulled off a major upset in Colorado on Tuesday, defeating nearly 30-year incumbent U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in a Democratic primary that highlights the growing influence of the party’s progressive wing.
Kiros, a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student, emerged as the latest progressive challenger to defeat a longtime Democratic incumbent. Her victory comes after similar primary wins by self-described democratic socialists and progressive candidates in New York, reflecting a broader movement among left-leaning voters seeking a shift in party leadership.
