Joshua Griffin
Colorado Republican Governor nominee?
$51.2K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army veteran
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationColorado
BackgroundU.S. Army veteran
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Notable personal detailsJoshua Griffin is a Republican candidate who ran for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District in 2024 and later sought the Colorado Republican nomination for governor in 2026. He is a U.S. Army combat veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and has described service in special operations. He has also been described as a company CEO and as a research and development firm founder, and he played college football at Colorado State University as an older Division I player.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief for middle-income earners and small businesses, property tax exemptions for first responders, and tax incentives to attract business and investment; favors using resource revenues (oil/gas royalties, mineral sales) for a state endowment and targeted infrastructure rather than broad tax increases. Emphasizes auditing government spending, sunset reviews, and reducing regulatory barriers to lower cost of living and spur economic growth.
Healthcare
Supports auditing healthcare costs and cutting regulatory "red tape" to lower insurance premiums, emphasizes removing bureaucratic hurdles and prioritizing local control of health policy. Criticizes current Medicaid management in Colorado and frames reforms around reducing costs and administrative burden rather than expanding large federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports legal immigration while emphasizing stronger enforcement measures such as combating fentanyl trafficking and closing sanctuary loopholes. Favors secure borders and community safety alongside legal pathways. Policy framing prioritizes enforcement and border control within a pro-legal-immigration context.
Climate & Energy
Supports a mixed energy approach prioritizing energy independence and economic development: advocates using oil and gas royalties for a state endowment, building desalination capacity for water resilience, and supporting small modular nuclear reactors and grid modernization to provide reliable, low-emission power while attracting industry. Emphasizes incentives and infrastructure for energy development rather than aggressive emissions mandates.
News
Joshua Griffin is being mentioned in coverage about Colorado politics and the 2028 election process, especially a court ruling that could let Colorado Republicans opt out of state primary elections and rely more on caucus and assembly systems. The broader reporting also highlights ongoing GOP efforts in Colorado and other states to reshape election rules and party nomination processes. Other recent Colorado political news includes debate over Tina Peters’ possible clemency and Denver’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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