Jena Griswold

Melat Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver's 1st Congressional District primary with 53.2% of the vote, winning precincts across city center, west, and north Denver. Voter turnout in Denver's 2026 primary reached 40% of active voters, higher than 2024 and 2022 but similar to 2018. Phil Weiser won Denver's gubernatorial primary with 66% of the vote, while state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer led Republican primary support in Denver with 51%.

Jena Griswold won the Democratic primary for the 2026 Colorado attorney general race with 47% of the vote. She will face Republican Michael Allen in the general election. Current attorney general Phill Weiser is running for governor in 2026.

Michael Allen won the GOP primary for Colorado attorney general with over 61% of the vote, defeating David Willson. He will face Democrat Jena Griswold in the general election.

Jena Griswold won a four-way primary for Colorado attorney general. The Associated Press called the race with her leading by 26 percentage points.

Thousands of Colorado residents displaced by wildfires on Primary Election day (June 30) can still vote using options provided by Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. The secretary emphasized ensuring eligible voters affected by the fires have opportunities to cast ballots.

The Republican National Committee and two Colorado officials sued Secretary of State Jena Griswold, alleging that Colorado's policy allowing overseas U.S. citizens to register based on family residency violates the state constitution. The lawsuit targets guidance enabling voters under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to register if their parent, spouse, or partner previously lived in Colorado, arguing residency cannot be established by proxy. Similar lawsuits have been filed in other states, with mixed judicial outcomes.

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.

The Republican National Committee sued Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold over a policy allowing overseas voters to participate in state elections without prior residency. The lawsuit claims this violates the Colorado Constitution, arguing residency cannot be established by proxy, and asserts the policy dilutes the votes of residents by disproportionately benefiting Democratic candidates.

Colorado's Attorney General race features six candidates, with four Democrats and two Republicans competing after current AG Phil Weiser runs for governor. Jena Griswold, the state's Secretary of State, highlights her experience in democracy issues and vows to continue her work against corporate accountability and reproductive rights protection.

The race for Colorado Attorney General includes six candidates, with four Democrats and two Republicans competing after current AG Phil Weiser runs for governor. Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State, emphasizes her experience in democracy issues and priorities like reproductive rights and corporate accountability if elected.

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.

Three Democrats, Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman, presented their positions on TABOR and Trump during a debate, while Jena Griswold did not participate.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for her role in a scheme involving election conspiracy theories and unauthorized access to voting systems, which contributed to false claims about the 2020 election.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after serving less than a quarter of a nine-year sentence for her role in copying her county's election system. Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump, who championed her case despite her conviction under state law.

Colorado Democrats censured Governor Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of allowing unauthorized access to voting machines. The party criticized the decision as harmful to democratic institutions and election integrity. Polis defended the commutation as necessary, arguing the original nine-year sentence was draconian and politically motivated.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a 70-year-old former county clerk who was serving a nine-year prison term for nonviolent conduct related to election fraud claims. Peters had been accused of providing secure information to an outside adviser to demonstrate vulnerabilities in the electronic voting system. The commutation was seen as a courageous act by Governor Polis.

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.

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. The move drew 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.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis grants clemency to Tina Peters, a former county clerk who was serving a nine-year prison sentence for allowing unauthorized access to voting machines after the 2020 election. Peters was a prominent figure in election conspiracy theories and had been pressured by President Donald Trump to be freed. The decision comes after Peters acknowledged her wrongdoing and may be paroled within a month.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk and election denier, making her eligible for release next month. Peters was serving a roughly nine-year sentence for tampering with voting equipment after the 2020 election. The move comes after repeated calls from the Trump administration for Peters to be freed.