Christy Peterson
Coverage of Christy Peterson in the Nexus archive.
- Independent candidate for CD-1 says he wants to fight extremism
Shimon Blau, an independent candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, positions himself as a moderate alternative to Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, and Christy Peterson, a Republican. Blau advocates for universal healthcare, free childcare, and removing corporate money from politics, while criticizing Kiros for 'antisemitic rhetoric' and her ties to the Democratic Socialists of America. He emphasizes bipartisan leadership and rejects support from groups like AIPAC.
- Independent candidate Shimon Blau makes the ballot for CO-1
Independent candidate Dr. Shimon Blau will appear on the ballot for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the general election, facing Melat Kiros and Christy Peterson. Blau campaigned as a moderate alternative to Kiros, citing concerns over her anti-Semitic rhetoric, and secured ballot access by collecting sufficient signatures. He emphasized healthcare, childcare, and unity as key policy focuses.
- Melat Kiros say she’s ready for her ‘coalition-building mission’
Melat Kiros, a democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s First Congressional District and aims to focus on coalition-building and bipartisan legislation in her potential first term. She prioritizes campaign finance reform and plans to advocate for Medicare for All after Democrats gain full government control, while addressing backlash over her stance on antisemitism and Israel-Palestine relations.
- ‘Organized people beats organized money’: What’s next for Denver’s democratic socialists?
Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in a primary, marking a significant win for Denver's democratic socialists. Kiros, supported by the Denver Democratic Socialists of America, will face Republican Christy Peterson in the Congressional District 1 race. Her campaign emphasized grassroots mobilization and criticism of the Israel-Gaza war.
- DeGette reflects on legacy after loss to progressive challenger
Diana DeGette conceded her Democratic primary loss to Melat Kiros, a progressive challenger, reflecting on her career achievements in environmental protections, medical research, and reproductive rights. Kiros, a democratic socialist, will face Republican Christy Peterson in November after defeating DeGette, a 30-year incumbent.
- Socialist Momentum Grows as Melat Kiros Wins in Denver
Socialist Melat Kiros defeated long-time incumbent Diana DeGette in Denver amid anti-establishment momentum, with progressive candidates gaining traction in midterms. Kiros, supported by Justice Democrats, will face Republican Christy Peterson in November.
- Democratic incumbent in Denver's 1st Congressional District faces challenge from two new candidates
Congresswoman Diana DeGette, who has represented Denver's 1st Congressional District for nearly 30 years, faces challenges from two Democratic candidates, Melat Kiros and Wanda James, in the June 30 primary. Republican Christy Peterson is unopposed in her party's primary, focusing on issues like public safety and manufacturing. Kiros emphasizes systemic change and community-driven governance, while DeGette remains a long-standing figure in Colorado politics.