Griswold, Allen Clash Over Partisanship And Trump In Denver Debate
Colorado attorney general candidates Jena Griswold and Michael Allen engaged in a debate in Denver, clashing over issues of partisanship and their stances concerning Donald Trump. Griswold emphasized the role of the attorney general in opposing the Trump administration, while…
Denver, CO, October 15, 2026 —
Colorado attorney general candidates Jena Griswold and Michael Allen debated in Denver, clashing over partisanship and their positions concerning Donald Trump. The account of the debate describes a contrast between Griswold’s emphasis on opposing the Trump administration and Allen’s statement that he would focus on following evidence.
Griswold emphasized the attorney general’s role in opposing the administration. Allen, meanwhile, said his focus would be following evidence. The available information does not provide further detail about how either candidate would apply those positions to specific cases, decisions or policy issues.
The debate’s stated points of disagreement concerned both partisanship and Trump. However, the account does not specify what exchanges took place, whether the candidates discussed particular examples, or how they responded to one another beyond the broad contrast in their stated approaches. No direct quotations from either candidate were provided.
The date of the debate, its organizer and the format were not provided. The account also does not include details about other topics raised, audience questions or any subsequent developments. As a result, the information establishes the central divide described in the debate but does not offer a fuller record of the candidates’ arguments or their positions on other matters.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Eason on coloradosun.com, see more information here.
