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Democratic Socialists of America Back Primary Challengers in Colorado Races
The Democratic Socialists of America is supporting candidates in several Colorado Democratic primaries scheduled for Tuesday. Races include the 1st Congressional District, the 8th Congressional District, and the U.S. Senate nomination.
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The Democratic Socialists of America is backing candidates in multiple Democratic primaries in Colorado scheduled for Tuesday. In the 1st Congressional District, which covers Denver, DSA-supported candidate Melat Kiros is challenging incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.
Kiros previously worked as an attorney and lost her position after writing an essay critical of Israel. The district supported Kamala Harris by 56 percentage points in the 2024 election.
Colorado 8th District Race In the neighboring 8th Congressional District, state Rep. Manny Rutinel is running against former state Rep. Shannon Bird. The winner will face Republican Rep. Gabe Evans in November. Immigration policy has featured in the contest, with Rutinel criticizing Bird for a vote last year on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Senate and Governor Primaries Incumbent Sen.
John Hickenlooper, 74, faces former state Sen. Julie Gonzales, 43, in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat. Gonzales previously held membership in the Democratic Socialists of America. The winner will face Republican state Sen. Mark Baisley.
In the Democratic primary for governor, Sen. Michael Bennet is running against state Attorney General Phil Weiser. Weiser has highlighted lawsuits filed against President Donald Trump during his tenure. The winner will succeed two-term Gov. Jared Polis.
A progressive strategist who worked on Sen. Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns told Fox News Digital that recent primary results reflect voter frustration over affordability and wages.
