Colorado’s Progressive Surge | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

In a stunning upset, 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros toppled longtime congresswoman Diana DeGette in Colorado, signaling a major generational and ideological shift within the Democratic Party. Kiros, endorsed by Bernie Sanders, tapped into a wave of progressive momentum seen in New York, while other races revealed a fractured party: Senator John Hickenlooper narrowly survived a progressive challenge, and progressive Rep. Manny Rutinel won in the state’s swing district. In the governor’s race, Attorney General Phil Weiser edged out incumbent Michael Bennet, both focusing their…