Melat Asfawosen Kiros is an American lawyer, graduate student, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Socialists of America, she is the incoming representative of Colorado's 1st congressional district, defeating Republican Christy Peterson in the 2026 midterm elections. Kiros became the Democratic nominee after prevailing against 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette in the primary. Kiros supports Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, federal rent control, and a moratorium ...

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