Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress

NPR News Wednesday 01 July 2026, 04:06 UTC By Elena Moore 1 min read

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Kiros, a political newcomer, topped 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, a reliably blue House seat. (Image credit: Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Kiros, a political newcomer, topped 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, a reliably blue House seat.

(Image credit: Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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