Diana DeGette
Diana Louise DeGette is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, which is based in Denver, since 1997. Previously, she served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1993 to 1997. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Jul 1, 2026
Far Right
DSA-backed Melat Kiros challenges Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado's 1st Congressional District primary.
DeGette represents the old Democratic establishment under siege by a socialist wave, a warning for centrists.
Jul 1, 2026
Center
Incumbent Democratic House member facing a primary challenge from socialist Melat Kiros in a Denver-based seat.
Centrists see her as a veteran institutionalist whose defeat would signal the party's shift away from pragmatic governance.