Seth McLaughlin, Washington Times
Democratic socialists achieved a fresh set of bragging rights after Melat Kiros unseated 15-term Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District — the latest sign that the party’s left flank is increasingly willing to topple its own establishment. The result wasn’t even close. Ms. Kiros, 29, a first‑time candidate, beat Ms. DeGette Tuesday by almost 10 points, according to the latest tally. University of Colorado Regent Wanda James finished a distant third. The outcome ends Ms. DeGette’s three‑decade run in Congress.
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