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The next test of the democratic socialist movement and other key races to watch in Colorado’s primaries
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
By Eric Bradner, CNN
(CNN) — Democratic rifts over ideology, generation change and how best to take on President Donald Trump will be on display Tuesday in Colorado, as voters settle primaries for governor and a key House race, weigh ousting two mainstays of the state’s Democratic landscape and...
Key takeaway Diana DeGette is facing off with Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist and lawyer endorsed by Vermont Sen.
Why this matters in The El Paso
While the Colorado primaries may seem distant from El Paso , the democratic socialist movement's test in these elections has implications for local politics. El Paso's own community has seen a growing interest in progressive candidates and policies, and the outcome of Colorado's primaries could influence the trajectory of similar movements in Texas. The race between Rep. Diana DeGette and Melat Kiros, in particular, highlights the tensions between establishment Democrats and progressive challengers, a dynamic that could play out in future El Paso elections. As El Pasoans watch the results of these primaries, they may be considering how similar debates over ideology and generation change could shape their own local politics, potentially leading to new candidates and platforms emerging in future city and county elections.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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(CNN) — Democratic rifts over ideology, generation change and how best to take on President Donald Trump will be on display Tuesday in Colorado, as voters settle primaries for governor and a key House race, weigh ousting two mainstays of the state’s Democratic landscape and...
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