Jena Griswold

Jena Griswold graduated from Estes Park High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from Whitman College in 2006 and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 2011. Her career experience includes working in international anti-corruption law, serving as a voter protection attorney, and directing the Governor of Colorado’s Washington, D.C. office.[1]

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Campaign websiteGriswold's campaign website stated the following:Protecting Our Rights and FreedomsJena is committed to defending our rights and freedoms and fighting for everyone. She has always stood up to extremists and will never be intimidated.As Attorney General, she will:Stand Up Against Donald Trump: Jena is no stranger to standing up to Donald Trump. She will fight back against Donald Trump's unconstitutional actions and policies, ensuring Colorado remains a beacon of justice and democratic values. Defend Reproductive Freedom: Jena will protect Coloradans’ access to reproductive health care from attempts to restrict it. She will also protect abortion access in Colorado, and will stand against any attempt to prosecute women or doctors over reproductive healthcare. Safeguard Constitutional Rights: Jena will protect all Coloradans’ freedoms and ensure that Colorado remains a place for all, regardless of sex, race, religion, or gender orientation. Civil Rights Protection: Jena will work tirelessly to protect and promote civil rights for every individual in Colorado.Standing Up for the Colorado Way of LifeJena will safeguard Colorado's natural resources, climate, and fight for middle and working class people.As Attorney General, she will:Protect Working People: Jena will hold big corporations accountable to protect Coloradans from unfair practices and exploitation, and stand up for working people and the middle class.Protect the Environment: Jena will defend Colorado’s air, water, land, and climate, and hold corporate polluters accountable.Protect communities: As Attorney General, Jena will work to ensure our communities are always protected.Fighting for JusticeJena believes in fairness and justice.As Attorney General, she will prioritize:Support for Victims: Jena will provide resources and support for victims, including taking action to reduce Colorado’s rape kit backlog and speeding up testing to bring justice to survivors of sexual assault.Gun Violence Prevention: Jena is an advocate for common sense gun safety reforms, including a strong ban on assault weapons.Crime Prevention: As Attorney General, Jena will invest in programs that prevent crime before they happen, improve mental health, and reduce recidivism.Safe Communities: Jena will work to improve community safety.Standing Up To ICEAs Attorney General Jena will:Use the full resources of her office to investigate, prosecute, and hold federal officials and ICE accountable if they violate the lawDefend the civil rights of all Coloradans from the lawlessness of the Trump AdministrationWork with state and local leaders to enforce Colorado law and restrict cooperation with a federal government that has made clear its intention to harm our communities — Jena Griswold's campaign website (May 16, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

My top three priorities are making sure that every eligible Coloradan has their voice heard in our elections, campaign finance reform, and providing new business owners with the tools they need to succeed. Every eligible Coloradan--Republican, Independent, and Democrat alike-- should have their voice heard in our elections. I fundamentally believe that the Secretary of State should make it easier for eligible Coloradans to vote. I will work to increase voter participation and to make elections more accessible and secure. That's why I plan to expand automatic voter registration—to increase voter registration and participation in our democratic process. I plan to fix our statewide voter registration system, which went down under my opponent's watch on Election Day in 2016, causing 2-3 hour lines in some polling locations. I also plan to double down on our election cyber security so that our election systems are protected from cyber attack.

I will fight for real campaign finance reform that increases transparency of hidden campaign donors and gets secret money out of Colorado state campaigns. Also, the Secretary of State's office should do more to support small businesses. Colorado's economy is built by entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a small business owner myself, I will work to strengthen Colorado's economy and create jobs by cutting red tape and making it easier for people to launch their own business. I want to ensure that small businesses and entrepreneurs have the tools that they need and that government bureaucracy doesn't stand in the way of their success.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am enthusiastic about restoring political power to the people and capping the influence of special interest groups. Billionaires, special interest groups, and big corporations are spending millions to influence the outcome of our elections. And their spending is often unreported and secret. As Secretary of State, I will fight for real campaign finance reform that increases transparency of these hidden campaign donors and gets secret money out of Colorado state campaigns. I also plan to close lobbyist loopholes, and make sure that special interest groups and politicians play by the rules. Corruption should have no place in Colorado.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Leadership, decision-making, and being ethical

Campaign website

Griswold's campaign website stated the following:

Voting Rights

Jena Griswold grew up in rural Colorado in a working-class family that faced financial difficulties and at times received help from local foodbanks. She’s held a job since the seventh grade, and she was the first person in her family to attend a four-year college. Growing up working-class, she knows first-hand how important it is for every Coloradan's voice to be heard and every vote to count.

The Secretary of State should make elections more accessible and secure. Jena will work to increase voter participation and turnout. That’s why Jena plans to expand automatic voter registration. On the other hand, Jena’s opponent has opposed laws to increase voter participation, such as universal mail ballots and same-day voter registration.

Jena will protect Coloradans’ right to vote. Donald Trump set up a federal voter commission to discourage eligible citizens from voting. As Secretary of State, Jena Griswold will stand up to Donald Trump and protect every Coloradan’s right to vote in secure elections.

Cyber Security

Colorado was one of 21 states targeted by Russian hackers in the 2016 election. Colorado also recently received a B-ranking in cyber security. As Secretary of State, Jena Griswold will protect Colorado’s elections from Russian hacking or any attempts to interfere with our elections. Jena will also fix our statewide voter registration system, which went down in 2016, causing 2-3 hour lines in some places. Our statewide system has to work perfectly on Election Day.

We have great cyber and IT resources in Colorado. As SOS, Jena plans to work with the top minds in government and private sector cyber experts to ensure that we are ready for 21st century challenges.

Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Our state is built by entrepreneurs and small business owners. As a small business owner herself, Jena Griswold will strengthen Colorado’s economy and create jobs by cutting red tape and making it easier for people to launch their own business. Jena believes that government bureaucracy should never stand in the way of success, and plans to make the Secretary of State’s Office into a resources center for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Campaign Finance

Billionaires, special interest groups, and big corporations are spending millions to influence the outcome of our elections. As Secretary of State, Jena Griswold will fight for real campaign finance reform that increases transparency of these hidden campaign donors and gets secret money out of Colorado politics.

Jena Griswold plans to close lobbyist loopholes and stop dark money, which is unreported, secret political spending. She will also make sure campaign finance law is enforced and make sure special interest groups and politicians play by the rules.[2]

—Jena Griswold for Colorado[3]