2026 Colorado Secretary of State election
November 3, 2026
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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
- Jessie Danielson, state senator from the 22nd district (2019–present)[1]
- Amanda Gonzalez, Jefferson County clerk and recorder[2]
Declined
- Jeff Bridges, state senator from the 26th district (2019–present)[3] (running for state treasurer)
Endorsements
Amanda Gonzalez
- Political parties
- Colorado Working Families Party[4]
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
Independents
Filed paperwork
- Melissa Richards[5]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Safe D | August 7, 2025 |
See also
References
- ^ Paul, Jesse (July 15, 2025). "Democratic state senator launches bid to become Colorado's top election official". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "State Sen. Jeff Bridges, chair of budget-writing committee, running for Colorado treasurer". Colorado Newsline. April 15, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ Monaco, Charles (February 11, 2026). "Colorado Working Families Party Announces 2026 Primary Early Endorsements". Working Families Party. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Jacobson, Louis (August 7, 2025). "Previewing the 2026 Secretary of State Races". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
External links
Official campaign websites: