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Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Democratic primary to represent Denver in Congress

Melat Kiros, a political newcomer and democratic socialist, defeated 15-term U.S. Rep Diana DeGette on Tuesday night in the Democratic primary to represent Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, a major upset in the nationally watched race.

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