By Ernest Luning | Colorado Politics
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Monday that she is seeking the Democratic nomination for attorney general in next year’s election, promising to “stand up to Donald Trump to protect our rights and freedoms.”
“Attorneys general are on the front lines of defending our rights and our freedoms, which are under massive attack from Elon Musk and Donald Trump,” Griswold told Colorado Politics prior to her campaign launch. “And I have a proven track record of standing up to MAGA extremists and Donald Trump over the last six and a half years of serving as secretary of state, and I hope to continue that as attorney general.”
Added Griswold: “I think we’re at a tremendous risk nationally when there’s a president who does not believe in an actual law and order. I’m running for attorney general because Colorado needs a strong, proven leader in this critical moment, and I’ll stand up to Donald Trump to protect our rights and freedoms. I’ve done it before; I’m going to continue to do that.”
The 40-year-old attorney, who faces term limits as secretary of state after the 2026 election, becomes the third Democrat running for the office held by term-limited fellow Democrat Attorney General Phil Weiser, who is running for governor.