Race on the ballot
Attorney General
On the November 3, 2026 ballot
The Attorney General race is on every ballot in Colorado. Printed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: Michael J. Allen and Jena Griswold.
- Office
- Attorney General
- District
- Statewide
What the office does
Colorado's attorney general is the state's chief legal officer and heads the Department of Law, which represents the state and its agencies in court and enforces consumer protection and other state laws. The term is four years, with a limit of two consecutive terms.
Candidates on the ballot
As the Secretary of State certifies them, with party.
- Michael J. Allen, Republican Party
- Jena Griswold, Democratic Party
Official documents
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Key dates
- October 2 to October 9: county clerks mail ballots to active voters.
- October 12: drop boxes open.
- October 26: last suggested day to return a ballot by mail.
- From October 27: return your ballot to a drop box or vote center instead of mailing it.
- November 3, 2026, Election Day: ballots are due by 7:00 p.m.
Page updated September 29, 2026