Melat Kiros
U.S. House · CO-1 · Democrat
$461,460
documented network funding
Key Facts
- ▸Called the October 7 Hamas massacre 'the inevitable consequence of apartheid, of decades of occupation' in an appearance on Hasan Piker's stream — the same streamer who said 'America deserved 9/11' and privately dined with Mayor Mamdani
- ▸When asked whether a man who firebombed a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, shouting 'Free Palestine' as he burned his victims, had committed an antisemitic act — declined to say yes
- ▸Said Israel is 'putting Jewish people in grave danger' and inspiring antisemitic attacks worldwide
- ▸Was fired from her job at elite law firm Sidley Austin in 2023 for refusing to take down a post defending pro-Palestinian student activists and criticizing firms that condemned Hamas attacks
- ▸Multiple Denver venues canceled a planned joint rally between Kiros and Hasan Piker — they held it on the steps of the Colorado State Capitol anyway
- ▸Defeated 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette — the biggest congressional primary upset of the 2026 cycle — and is virtually guaranteed a Congress seat in deep-blue Denver
Documented Networks
How the money reached Melat
Justice Democrats PAC
$306,460
Independent Expenditure — Support · 2026-07-16
Source: FEC Schedule E
American Priorities PAC
$150,000
Independent Expenditure — Support · 2026-07-16
Source: FEC Schedule E
Justice Democrats PAC
$5,000
Direct PAC Contribution · 2026-07-16
Source: FEC Schedule A
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