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Attorney Melat Kiros Challenges DeGette for Congress Seat
12/7/2025
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- Attorney Melat Kiros is running for Congress in Denver to replace U.S. Representative Diana DeGette after losing her job in 2023 for criticizing law firms opposing pro-Palestine protests.
- Endorsed by Justice Democrats, she advocates ending U.S. military aid to Israel and addressing big money in politics.
- DeGette has a mixed record on Israel, and Kiros notes DeGette’s fundraising advantage—nearly $500,000 this year compared with $125,000 for Kiros.
