Young Progressives Sweep Colorado | Texas News

Melat Kiros just stunned Colorado politics by defeating longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in a primary, signaling a rising wave of young progressive leaders ready to challenge the establishment. With Bernie Sanders’ backing and a strong showing in a heavily Democratic district, Kiros is poised for Congress — and voters are clearly ready for fresh faces. Meanwhile, Senator John Hickenlooper held off a progressive challenger, pivoting immediately to the general election to take on Trump. In another key race, Latino Rep. Manny Rutinel won the eighth district primary by emphasizing his personal story and economic vision — a win that could reshape the swing district’s future. And in the governor’s race, Attorney General Phil Weiser edged out Senator Michael Bennet, with both candidates trading barbs over toughness on Trump — but Weiser, with his progressive track record, may be the more radical choice for Colorado’s next leader. 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/f63d4d9b50d5ad9d