Politics
Ethiopian-Born Melat Kiros Wins in US Midterm Elections
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Ethiopian-born Melat Kiros has made history by winning the US midterm elections as the representative for Colorado District 1, becoming the first Black woman and Gen Z candidate to hold the seat.
- Ethiopian-born Melat Kiros won the US midterm elections to represent Colorado District 1.
- She became the first Black woman and the first Gen Z candidate to secure the seat.
- She is expected to be sworn into office in January.
- She defeated Diana DeGette, who had held the position for over 30 years.
- The 29-year-old Melat moved to the United States from Ethiopia as a child.
- She is a social democrat and received backing from prominent Democrat Bernie Sanders.
- Her campaign platform included universal healthcare, housing first policies, childcare and elderly care, closing agencies targeting immigrants, and a ban on weapon sales.
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