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Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beats Diana DeGette, may become first Gen Z congresswoman

Name: Democratic socialist Melat Kiros beats Diana DeGette, may become first Gen Z congresswoman
Uploaded: 2026-07-01T07:01:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 40 s
Description: Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, toppled longstanding incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's First Congressional District, according to a CBS News projection. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more details.

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, toppled longstanding incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's First Congressional District, according to a CBS News projection. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto has more details.