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Diana DeGette

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado

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Democrat

Diana DeGette

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Colorado

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CO-01 Democratic nominee?

$1.5M

JUL 7, 2026

Primary Election

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0.4%chance to win

$1.5M

JUL 7, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleU.S. Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

Age69 years old (Jul 29, 1957)

GenderFemale

LocationColorado

BackgroundAttorney

EducationColorado College (B.A.), 1979

Notable personal detailsDiana Louise DeGette is an American lawyer and politician who has represented Colorado’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. Before Congress, she served in the Colorado House of Representatives (1992–1996) and worked as an attorney, including as a deputy in the appellate division of the Colorado State Public Defender’s office. She earned a B.A. from Colorado College and a J.D. from New York University School of Law.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports protecting and expanding tax credits and federal programs that reduce healthcare costs, opposes large tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy, and has voted against major Republican tax-cut legislation. Emphasizes funding social programs like Medicaid and Affordable Care Act premium tax credits rather than extending large tax breaks for high-income individuals or corporations.

Healthcare

Supports establishing a national single-payer-style Medicare for All system and has cosponsored multiple iterations of the Medicare for All Act; advocates expanding access to affordable health care and strengthening government programs to increase coverage and affordability.

Immigration & Border

Supports expanded legal protections and humanitarian treatment for migrants and asylum seekers, including pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and other eligible groups, and opposes cuts to refugee admissions. Has called for federal support for cities receiving migrants and criticized harsh enforcement practices such as family separation and reductions in refugee resettlement.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports codifying the federal right to abortion and expanding access to abortion and reproductive health care; serves as co‑chair of congressional pro‑choice/reproductive freedom caucuses and has sponsored/endorsed federal legislation to restore and protect abortion rights.

Climate & Energy

Supports federal action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate clean energy, including proposals to move the power sector to net-zero by 2050, stricter methane controls, and measures to regulate chemicals and pollution from fracking. Backs clean energy investment and standards and sponsors/ cosponsors legislation to promote clean energy innovation and limit oil and gas pollution while providing transitional support for affected workers and communities.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports strong federal gun-safety measures including a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, universal/expanded background checks, and other gun-violence prevention laws. Has sponsored and led congressional legislation aimed at banning high-capacity magazines and advancing comprehensive background-check and assault-weapons restrictions.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Diana DeGette lost the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District to Melat Kiros, who will now face Republican Christy Peterson in November. DeGette conceded and said she will finish her final six months in office. The result is being seen as a notable upset, and recent high turnout in Colorado’s primaries has fueled talk of a strong Democratic environment in the district.

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Articles

BDBoulder Daily Camera2 months ago