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Jenna Griswold
Fighting for Our Rights and Freedoms
Education
Penn Carey Law (2002–2006)
University of Pennsylvania
Whitman College
Professional Experience
Secretary of State, State of Colorado, Jan 2019 - Present
Director, Griswold Strategies, LLC, 2015 - 2018
Advisor, State of Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, Sep 2015 - 2016
Director of Washington, D.C. Office, State of Colorado - Governor John Hickenlooper’s Office, 2013 - Sep 2015
Litigation Associate, Paul Hastings, 2011 - 2013
Deputy Voter Protection Director, Organizing for America (OFA) - Colorado, Aug 2012 - Nov 2012
Legislative Fellow, Office of Congresswoman Diana DeGette, Jan 2011 - May 2011
Summer Associate, Paul Hastings, May 2010 - Jul 2010
Why Running
Jena Griswold is dedicated to helping Coloradans. As Colorado Secretary of State, she has protected our rights. As a woman and a mom, she knows what’s on the line. Jena is running for Attorney General to stand up to Donald Trump, and protect the rights and freedoms of all Coloradans.
Approach to Federal Issues
Jena is committed to defending our rights and freedoms and fighting for everyone. She has always stood up to extremists and will never be intimidated. As Attorney General, she will:
Stand Up Against Donald Trump: Jena is no stranger to standing up to Donald Trump. She will fight back against Donald Trump's unconstitutional actions and policies, ensuring Colorado remains a beacon of justice and democratic values.
Defend Reproductive Freedom: Jena will protect Coloradans’ access to reproductive health care from attempts to restrict it. She will also protect abortion access in Colorado, and will stand against any attempt to prosecute women or doctors over reproductive healthcare.
Safeguard Constitutional Rights: Jena will protect all Coloradans’ freedoms and ensure that Colorado remains a place for all, regardless of sex, race, religion, or gender orientation.
Civil Rights Protection: Jena will work tirelessly to protect and promote civil rights for every individual in Colorado.
Policy Summary
Protecting Our Rights and Freedoms
Jena is committed to defending our rights and freedoms and fighting for everyone. She has always stood up to extremists and will never be intimidated. As Attorney General, she will:
Stand Up Against Donald Trump: Jena is no stranger to standing up to Donald Trump. She will fight back against Donald Trump's unconstitutional actions and policies, ensuring Colorado remains a beacon of justice and democratic values.
Defend Reproductive Freedom: Jena will protect Coloradans’ access to reproductive health care from attempts to restrict it. She will also protect abortion access in Colorado, and will stand against any attempt to prosecute women or doctors over reproductive healthcare.
Safeguard Constitutional Rights: Jena will protect all Coloradans’ freedoms and ensure that Colorado remains a place for all, regardless of sex, race, religion, or gender orientation.
Civil Rights Protection: Jena will work tirelessly to protect and promote civil rights for every individual in Colorado.
Standing Up for the Colorado Way of Life
Jena will safeguard Colorado's natural resources, climate, and fight for middle and working class people. As Attorney General, she will:
Protect Working People: Jena will hold big corporations accountable to protect Coloradans from unfair practices and exploitation, and stand up for working people and the middle class.
Protect the Environment: Jena will defend Colorado’s air, water, land, and climate, and hold corporate polluters accountable.
Protect communities: As Attorney General, Jena will work to ensure our communities are always protected.
Fighting for Justice
Jena believes in fairness and justice. As Attorney General, she will prioritize:
Support for Victims: Jena will provide resources and support for victims, including taking action to reduce Colorado’s rape kit backlog and speeding up testing to bring justice to survivors of sexual assault.
Gun Violence Prevention: Jena is an advocate for common sense gun safety reforms, including a ban on assault weapons.
Crime Prevention: As Attorney General, Jena will invest in programs that prevent crime before they happen, improve mental health, and reduce recidivism.
Safe Communities: Jena will work to improve community safety.