Melat Kiros, 29, wins Colorado House seat and becomes first Gen Z woman elected to Congress

Summary

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, won Colorado's 1st Congressional District, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress. She is an Ethiopian immigrant and was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

Timeline

1. NPR

   4 Nov 2026, 02:34 UTCSource ↗

   NPR reports that Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant, became the first Gen Z woman elected to Congress, and was one of several candidates to win with backing from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

2. Hindustan Times

   4 Nov 2026, 09:35 UTCSource ↗

   Hindustan Times reports that Democratic socialist Melat Kiros, 29, won Colorado's 1st Congressional District, becoming the first Gen Z woman elected to US Congress.