Melat Kiros won over Gen Z. Other campaigns may want to follow her playbook

A little-known democratic socialist candidate defied expectations by securing a primary victory over a long-serving incumbent in Colorado, a feat attributed to her ability to connect with younger voters. Unlike many politicians struggling to engage Generation Z, she succeeded by focusing on issues that resonate deeply with this demographic. Her campaign strategy highlights a growing trend where younger voters prioritize progressive policies over traditional political loyalty. The win underscores how shifting priorities among Gen Z could reshape future elections.

Generation Z is notoriously hard to reach. But Melat Kiros, the 29-year-old democratic socialist candidate who shocked Colorado earlier this year by defeating 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) in a primary, was able to get them. Kiros credits her success at winning over members of Gen Z in her district to raising issues that...