Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters to Use Trusted Sources; Raises Awareness of Election Disinformation

Denver, June 3, 2026 - Ballots for the 2026 Primary Election will be sent to voters beginning next week. Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters to always use trusted election sources and remain alert to election disinformation.

"Election disinformation continues to be used to undermine our democracy and divide our nation," said Secretary Griswold. “Coloradans should consult trusted sources, including GoVoteColorado.gov and their County Clerk’s Office, to learn more about elections in Colorado.”

Coloradans should use trusted sources when searching for information on elections. Information from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is distributed via www.ColoradoSOS.gov or www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

As the election nears and ballots are sent to Colorado voters, everyone should be aware of disinformation related to elections such as scams perpetrated online, via email, robocall, and text message – including with artificially generated media such as "deepfakes.” Disinformation can be meant to mislead and undermine confidence in elections.

Voters should:

• Rely on Colorado state and local government election offices for information about registering to vote, voting, and election results.
• Be aware that sensational content can be created or shared by foreign actors with the intent to incite anger, mobilize, and to promote amplification of false information.
• Seek information from trustworthy and reputable sources, considering the author and their intent.
• Critically evaluate the information you share and verify information with trusted sources such as Colorado state and local election offices.
• Be aware of phone calls, texts, or emails, or posts from unfamiliar callers and senders that make suspicious claims about the elections process.