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Colorado's Melat Kiros poised to become first Gen Z member of Congress after primary win

Melat Kiros, the Democratic socialist candidate who won the primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, could become the first Gen Z member of Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

Published July 1, 2026, 2:21 PM
Updated July 1, 2026, 2:49 PM4.5K
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Colorado's Melat Kiros poised to become first Gen Z member of Congress after primary win

Melat Kiros, the Democratic socialist candidate who won the primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District, could become the first Gen Z member of Congress. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.

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