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Far left looks for latest win in Colorado: 5 things to watch in the primaries
By Caroline Vakil and The Hill at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Democratic socialists are looking to nab their next major win in Colorado on Tuesday as far-left candidate and former attorney Melat Kiros challenges progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) for a Denver-based House seat. The primary between DeGette, Kiros and University of Colorado Regent Wanda...
Key takeaway The primary between DeGette, Kiros and University of Colorado Regent Wanda James for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District has become a proxy battle between establishment and progressive, insurgent Democrats as they grapple [...
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Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Democratic socialists are looking to nab their next major win in Colorado on Tuesday as far-left candidate and former attorney Melat Kiros challenges progressive Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) for a Denver-based House seat. The primary between DeGette, Kiros and University of Colorado Regent Wanda...
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