Melat Kiros becomes first Gen Z woman in Congress
The gist
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, won Colorado's 1st District, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress.
Her win unseats a 15-term incumbent and adds a young left voice.
How it unfolded
- Jun 30, 2026Kiros wins the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, defeating 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette, per an Associated Press race call.
- Jul 2, 2026Kiros appears at a Colorado Democratic Party unity rally at a union hall in Denver.
- Nov 3, 2026Kiros wins the House race for Colorado's 1st District, per an AP race call, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress. As of 7:42 p.m. she held 78.32% of the vote with 71.1% counted.