Jena Griswold Projected as Colorado’s Next Attorney General
Democrat Jena Griswold has been projected as the next Attorney General for Colorado, succeeding fellow Democrat Phil Weiser. Griswold, currently the Secretary of State, secured the victory based on election projections.
Denver, CO, November 3, 2026 —
Jena Griswold, currently serving as Colorado’s Secretary of State, has been projected to win the state’s Attorney General race. The election outcome, based on projections, indicates that Griswold will succeed current Attorney General Phil Weiser, also a Democrat.
The transition marks a shift in leadership for the Colorado Department of Law. Griswold’s victory in the projected election results means she will be taking over the responsibilities of the state’s chief legal officer. Information regarding the specific vote counts or the timeline for the official transition was not detailed in the projections.
Phil Weiser, the incumbent Attorney General, was also a Democrat. The projections suggest a continuation of Democratic leadership within the Attorney General’s office. Further details on the election projections and their implications are expected as the results are finalized.
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