Colorado Secretary of State

Colorado's primary election turnout is higher than in 2022 and 2024, with a current 19.5% rate. Secretary of State Jena Griswold reports smooth operations and increased voter engagement. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots does not affect Colorado's procedures, which require ballots to be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary to replace term-limited Governor Jared Polis. Republicans will select a nominee from Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising and external ad spending.

Colorado Democratic voters will choose between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser in a gubernatorial primary. The outcome could impact a potential vacancy in the U.S. Senate if Bennet wins and replaces his seat, while Republicans select a nominee among Scott Bottoms, Barb Kirkmeyer, or Victor Marx, the latter leading in fundraising and external ad spending.

Colorado's state primary will determine Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees, with U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser competing for the Democratic nomination. The winner will face a Republican candidate, likely Victor Marx, who leads in fundraising. Bennet's potential victory could impact the U.S. Senate seat, as he would need to vacate it if elected governor.

Colorado voters will cast ballots in the 2026 primary election on June 30. Key races include the gubernatorial contest with candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as races for attorney general, secretary of state, and U.S. Senate. Voters have multiple options to submit ballots, including drop boxes, voter centers, and in-person voting.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was convicted in connection with a 2021 voting equipment breach case, drawing backlash from Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and praise from President Donald Trump. Peters' sentence was reduced from 8 years and 3 months to 4 years and 4.5 months. The move has sparked controversy, with Griswold accusing Polis of legitimizing the election denial movement.