Melat Kiros becomes the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress
Melat Kiros looks down the line of assembled members of the Colorado Democratic Party during a unity rally put on by the party on July 2, 2026 in Denver. Timothy Hurst/Denver Post via Getty Images hide caption Midterms coverage: Live results | What to know | Stories around the country Stay connected: NPR Politics Podcast | NPR Politics newsletter | NPR app Democratic socialist Melat Kiros has won the race to represent Colorado's 1st Congressional District in the House, according to a race call by The Associated Press, marking the first time a Gen Z woman will serve in Congress.
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