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Peterson, Kiros to square off in Denver's 1st Congressional District

Melat Kiros, a former lawyer and self-described Democratic Socialist, will challenge Republican Christy Peterson in Denver's 1st Congressional District.

Published Jul 1, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Melat Kiros, a former lawyer who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, will face Republican Christy Peterson for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District seat in Denver. The matchup will decide who represents the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.