Candidate for Colorado’s 1st District, 2026

Melat Kiros

D Democratic PartyChallengerElection Nov 3, 2026

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Fundraising

Raised: $1.1M
Spent: $965K
Cash on hand: $126K
Reported through: Jun 30, 2026

The race

Full race

Seat currently held by Diana DeGette (Democrat).

DDiana DeGetteIncumbent$1.7M
DWanda JamesChallenger$300K
DSantiago Emmanuel PalominoChallenger$7K
RChristy PetersonChallenger$2K
OChristopher Milton—

Background

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