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Melat Kiros is first Gen Z woman elected to Congress

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 04 November 2026, 02:34 UTC ·9 sec listen

Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Ethiopian immigrant, has become the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress. She was among several candidates who won with support from the Democratic Socialists of America or its local chapters.

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