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Primarias en Colorado: los socialistas democráticos triunfan sobre una congresista en ejercicio y otras claves de la noche
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 1, 2026
· 10 min read
Por Eric Bradner y David Wright, CNN
Los socialistas democráticos asestaron otro golpe al establishment demócrata el martes en Colorado, donde según la proyección de CNN Melat Kiros, de 29 años, derrotará en las primarias a la actual representante Diana DeGette, quien fue elegida antes de que n...
Key takeaway Kiros fue la tercera candidata progresista en derrotar a un miembro de la Cámara de Representantes en ejercicio en ocho días, después de que otras dos ganaran la semana pasada en Nueva York.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The outcome of the Colorado primaries may seem distant, but its implications can be felt in El Paso . As the democratic socialist movement gains momentum nationwide, local voters may begin to see similar shifts in the city's own political landscape. The victory of Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old progressive candidate, over an incumbent congresswoman could embolden similar challengers in El Paso's own democratic primaries. With the city's diverse population and history of progressive activism, it's possible that local candidates may adopt similar strategies to appeal to voters. As El Pasoans watch the national political scene unfold, they should consider how these trends might play out in their own backyard, particularly in upcoming city council and mayoral elections. The city's democratic voters may soon face their own choices about the direction of the party, and the Colorado primaries offer a glimpse into the potential consequences of those decisions.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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Los socialistas democráticos asestaron otro golpe al establishment demócrata el martes en Colorado, donde según la proyección de CNN Melat Kiros, de 29 años, derrotará en las primarias a la actual representante Diana DeGette, quien fue elegida antes de que n...
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