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# Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** June 30, 2026  
**Original:** https://theintercept.com/2026/06/30/diana-degette-melat-kiros-denver-colorado-primaries/  

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## Overview

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