CO Secretary of State

Colton Plahn Qualifies for Colorado State Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Democratic candidate Colton Jonjak Plahn has qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot for Colorado State House of Representatives District 19. Plahn submitted 1,354 signatures, of which 1,011 were accepted, exceeding the required 1,000-signature threshold under C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(b).

Neil and Winchester Fail to Qualify for State Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Michael Neil and Tracy Winchester, Democratic candidates for State House District 2, have not qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Both candidates failed to meet the required 1,000-signature threshold—Neil submitted 874 valid signatures and Winchester submitted 979. Under C.R.S. § 1-4-801(2)(b), candidates must collect 1,000 signatures or 30% of votes cast in the last election, whichever is smaller.

Carrera and Keke Qualify for June State Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Andrés Carrera (Senate District 34) and Anne Keke (House District 41) have qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Carrera submitted 1,517 valid signatures and Keke submitted 1,133 valid signatures, both exceeding the 1,000-signature threshold required under C.R.S. 1-4-801.

Hurd, Smith, James Qualify for June Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Jeff Hurd, Murray Smith, and Wanda James have qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot by submitting the required number of valid signatures. Hurd submitted 2,005 valid signatures for US House District 3, Smith submitted 2,186 for CU Regent District 2, and James submitted 1,787 for US House District 1, all exceeding the 1,500-signature threshold required under C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(a.5).

Barb Kirkmeyer Qualifies for State Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State announced that Republican candidate Barb Kirkmeyer has qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot by submitting 15,438 valid signatures, exceeding the required 1,500 valid signatures per congressional district (8 districts total).

Doshi, Dougherty Qualify for June 30 State Primary Ballot

The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Hetal Doshi and Michael Dougherty, Democratic candidates for Colorado Attorney General, have qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot by meeting the required signature threshold of 1,000 valid signatures per congressional district. Doshi submitted 8,599 valid signatures across 8 congressional districts, while Dougherty submitted 9,710 valid signatures. Both candidates exceeded the statutory requirement outlined in C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(c.5).

Nine Secretaries of State Demand DHS Clarify Immigration Enforcement at Polls

Nine Secretaries of State sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin seeking written confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be present at polling locations during the 2026 election cycle. DHS has not responded to the letter. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold issued a statement emphasizing that Americans have the right to vote free from intimidation and harassment.

Griswold Statement After Appeals Court Upholds Peters Convictions

Colorado Court of Appeals upheld Tina Peters' convictions on seven felony and misdemeanor counts related to her breach of election equipment in 2021. The court ordered re-sentencing by the District Court. Secretary of State Jena Griswold issued a statement expressing appreciation for the rejection of a pardon attempt and stating Peters should face accountability without special treatment.