Jena Griswold
Colorado Secretary of State
Candidate for Attorney General
Democratic
Next Election
Colorado 2026 Democrat Primary • June 30, 2026
About Jena Griswold
Jena will protect the Colorado way of life.
Jena Griswold proudly serves Colorado as Secretary of State and is running for Attorney General. Public service has defined her career, and as Attorney General she won’t back down and will never stop doing what is right for Coloradans.
Jena Griswold is dedicated to helping Coloradans.
As Colorado Secretary of State, she has protected our rights. As a woman and a mom, she knows what’s on the line. Jena is running for Attorney General to stand up to Donald Trump, and protect the rights and freedoms of all Coloradans.
Jena’s Working Class Roots
Jena grew up in a working-class family in Estes Park, Colorado. At times, her family struggled to get by, relying on food stamps to put food on the table. Jena became the first person in her family to attend a four-year college. After college, Jena earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Early Career
After law school, Jena moved to Washington, D.C., practicing international anti-corruption law. Later, she served as the Director of the Governor of Colorado’s D.C. Office, where she helped secure hundreds of millions of relief dollars to help Colorado communities hit by the 2013 flood.
Secretary of State
Bringing her experience in election law and public service, Jena Griswold was elected Colorado's 39th Secretary of State in 2018. She was reelected in 2022.
Jena Griswold proudly serves Colorado as Secretary of State and is running for Attorney General. Public service has defined her career, and as Attorney General she won’t back down and will never stop doing what is right for Coloradans.
Jena Griswold is dedicated to helping Coloradans.
As Colorado Secretary of State, she has protected our rights. As a woman and a mom, she knows what’s on the line. Jena is running for Attorney General to stand up to Donald Trump, and protect the rights and freedoms of all Coloradans.
Jena’s Working Class Roots
Jena grew up in a working-class family in Estes Park, Colorado. At times, her family struggled to get by, relying on food stamps to put food on the table. Jena became the first person in her family to attend a four-year college. After college, Jena earned a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Early Career
After law school, Jena moved to Washington, D.C., practicing international anti-corruption law. Later, she served as the Director of the Governor of Colorado’s D.C. Office, where she helped secure hundreds of millions of relief dollars to help Colorado communities hit by the 2013 flood.
Secretary of State
Bringing her experience in election law and public service, Jena Griswold was elected Colorado's 39th Secretary of State in 2018. She was reelected in 2022.
About the Attorney General Position
An attorney general is the chief legal officer for a state or the nation, responsible for enforcing the law, representing the government in legal matters, and protecting the public interest—such as defending consumers, upholding civil rights, and prosecuting or overseeing major legal cases.
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Caucus is where grassroots power starts. It’s how we show up for our values, build momentum, and help decide who makes it onto the ballot.
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Caucus is where grassroots power starts. It’s how we show up for our values, build momentum, and help decide who makes it onto the ballot.
If you support me for Attorney General, please don’t sit this one out - sign up, make a plan, and bring a frien... more
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Running for Attorney General
Caucus is where grassroots power starts. It’s how we show up for our values, build momentum, and help decide who makes it onto the ballot.
If you support me for Attorney General, please don’t sit this one out - caucus, make a plan, and bring a frien... more
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Every American should be extremely concerned by Trump’s continued use of lies and conspiracy to justify attempts to hold on to power. We will fight against any attempt to suppress the vote or attack the 2026 elections, and we will win.
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, whose state is currently challenging the Trump administration in court over their fight to obtain voter rolls, joins Chris Jansing to share her criticism of the White House's actions around elections.
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said President Donald Trump’s administration has “lost credibility” on election security issues after a Wednesday call between top state elections officials and federal law enforcement agencies.
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“Trump is using the federal government to weaken our democracy, and he has escalated his attacks in his second term,” Griswold said. “He will not succeed.”
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“Trump is using the federal government to weaken our democracy, and he has escalated his attacks in his second term,” Griswold said. “He will not succeed.”
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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold after she refused to provide the agency with certain voter information. Last week, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division asked Griswold’s office to provide unredacted voter data, including full names, date...
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