U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette narrowly secured a position in the 1st Congressional District primary election, but her name will not be on the ballot. She received 33% of delegates' support at the district's assembly, which was higher than the 30% needed to qualify. However, a 28-year-old first-time candidate and democratic socialist, Melat Kiros, won the assembly vote with 67% and secured the top spot on the ticket. This setback is seen as a warning sign for establishment Democrats facing more progressive challengers. The race is expected to include Wanda James, a CU Regent, who collected voter signatures to make the ballot, and