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Democratic Socialist Candidate Defeats Incumbent Representative in Colorado Primary
A democratic socialist candidate led an incumbent House member 51 percent to 42 percent in Colorado's 1st District primary with 93 percent of votes counted. The same night, the state attorney general led a senator 56 percent to 44 percent in the Democratic primary for governor.
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A democratic socialist candidate led an incumbent House member 51 percent to 42 percent in Colorado's 1st District primary with 93 percent of votes counted, the Associated Press reported early Wednesday. The winner, a lawyer and doctoral student, received backing from the Justice Democrats and the Democratic Socialists of America.
Those groups also supported two candidates who defeated House members in New York the previous week. The incumbent had served 15 terms, belonged to the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and held its endorsement.
In the Democratic primary for governor, the state attorney general led a senator 56 percent to 44 percent. The attorney general's margin marked the second upset in the state on the same night.
"Denver voters of all ages, of all races, of all religions sent a clear message: We will not wait," the winning candidate told supporters after the race was called. " The incumbent had emphasized her record on lowering insulin costs and protecting reproductive health access during the campaign.
