Gen Z Candidate Shakes Up Colorado Politics | Denver News

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old political newcomer, stunned the nation by defeating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver’s Democratic primary, winning over 51% of the vote. Backed by Bernie Sanders and energized by Gen Z voters, her campaign turned politics into a festival of grassroots passion, signaling a generational shift as she prepares to face Republican Mark Baisley — and could become the first Gen Z member of Congress. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f28d8ccfffeb4134