2026 Colorado Secretary of State election

For related races, see 2026 United States secretary of state elections.

2026 Colorado secretary of state election
November 3, 2026
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Secretary of State

Jena Griswold
Democratic



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The 2026 Colorado Secretary of State election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the next Secretary of State of Colorado. Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold will be term-limited and ineligible to seek reelection.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Republican primary

Candidates

Filed paperwork

  • Cory Parella[6]
  • Ross Taraborelli[6]

Potential

Independents

Filed paperwork

  • Melissa Richards[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Paul, Jesse (July 15, 2025). "Democratic state senator launches bid to become Colorado's top election official". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Paul, Jesse (January 6, 2025). "Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez launches bid to become Colorado secretary of state". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Peace Out, 2024: The 2026 Big Line is Here". Colorado Pols. November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Luning, Ernest (November 15, 2024). "Former Jeffco Clerk and Recorder George Stern mulling run for Colorado secretary of state". The Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "State Sen. Jeff Bridges, chair of budget-writing committee, running for Colorado treasurer". Colorado Newsline. April 15, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c Birkeland, Bente (July 18, 2025). "Democratic state Sen. Jessie Danielson enters Secretary of State's race". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

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