CO Secretary of State

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).