NEWS BRIEF
Colorado Public Radio reports that Republican El Paso District Attorney Michael Allen and Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold are presenting contrasting qualifications in Colorado’s attorney general race. Allen points to his prosecutorial and office-management experience, while Griswold says the attorney general’s role is not primarily that of a trial lawyer.
The candidates also differ on state involvement in climate litigation, challenges to federal immigration enforcement and lawsuits involving the Trump administration. Allen has said he would assess litigation on its merits, while Griswold has said she would use the office to defend state rights and policies.
What to know
The race presents voters with differing views of the attorney general’s role: Allen emphasizes prosecution and legal management experience, while Griswold emphasizes using the office to challenge actions she says affect Colorado rights and policies.
Reporting: Colorado Public Radio · 10-21-2026
