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Denver Democrat Diana DeGette trails challenger Melat Kiros at assembly as both qualify for primary
"With just under 33% of the vote to Kiros’ hair over 67%, DeGette narrowly cleared the 30% threshold required for designation to the June 30th ballot." (Colorado Politics)
Rep. Diana DeGette squeaks onto ballot as Melat Kiros dominates Democratic assembly meeting
Rep. Diana DeGette & challenger Melat Kiros both secured a place on the June 30 primary ballot for the 1st Congressional District.
Sunrise Movement Pushes Anti-War Candidates, Endorsing Melat Kiros in Denver
The group’s increasing anti-war push shows how progressives are leveraging an unpopular war in the midterms. (The Intercept)
Melat Kiros, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in D.C.
Melat Kiros, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in D.C.
Melat Kiros, Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 1st District, meets with members of D.C.'s Ethiopian diaspora during an event at Punch Bowl Social REUTERS
A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising
An NPR analysis of campaign finance data finds that in 12 reliably Democratic districts held by older incumbents, young challengers have outraised incumbents or raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over a short period of time, relying almost exclusively on individual contributors.
Progressives take on Democratic incumbents as midterm primaries kick off
Democrats are divided over issues such as whether to abolish ICE. This year's midterm elections will not only shape the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency, they'll also offer an early look at the political landscape that could follow his time in office.
Meet the Migrant Running for Congress to Abolish ICE
My interview with my fellow University of Notre Damer Melat Kiros who is running for Congress in Colorado.
Map Shows Where Progressives Are Targeting House Democrats in Midterms
Progressive organization Justice Democrats endorsed Melat Kiros, who is challenging Representative Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado’s First Congressional District, on Thursday.
Justice Democrats backs a sixth House primary challenger, this time against Rep. Diana DeGette
"The group is endorsing more challengers amid broader interest in new leadership across the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections."
Progressive bid tests Democratic unity in Colorado’s First District
"Melat Kiros is taking on Rep. Diana DeGette over health care and generational politics."
Meet the Gen Z Candidates Challenging Colorado’s Longest-Serving Congressmember
Meet the Gen Z Candidates Challenging Colorado’s Longest-Serving Congressmember
"We cannot wait and hope the older generations will watch out for us. We have to watch out for ourselves."
Meet Melat Kiros: Ethiopian American Trailblazer Running for Congress
A personal story rooted in Denver—and in Ethiopia
Melat Kiros launches progressive challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette
Melat Kiros launches progressive challenge to Rep. Diana DeGette
"Melat Kiros launched her campaign Thursday night to challenge longtime U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District Democratic Primary next year."
Denver Democrat Diana DeGette draws primary challenge, call for ‘new generation’ from Melat Kiros
Denver Democrat Diana DeGette draws primary challenge, call for ‘new generation’ from Melat Kiros
"Declaring that it’s 'time for a new generation of leadership,' Denver Democrat Melat Kiros, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and a former corporate attorney, on Wednesday launched a primary campaign aimed at unseating 15-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, who has represented Colorado’s 1st Congressional District longer than Kiros has been alive."