Joshua Griffin
Republican candidate for Governor in Colorado
Colorado Republican Governor nominee?
$1.4M
JUL 7, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — Colorado Republican Governor nominee?
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0.1%chance to win
$1.4MJUL 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleChief executive officer (CEO)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
LocationColorado
BackgroundChief executive officer (CEO)
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Notable personal detailsJoshua Griffin is a Republican candidate for Governor of Colorado in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself publicly as a military veteran and a CEO based in Colorado Springs. He is registered with the Colorado Secretary of State’s TRACER system as an active statewide candidate for governor and maintains an official campaign website.
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Political 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.
Latest News
Joshua Griffin is in the news mainly because of the broader 2026 election fight in Colorado and other Republican-led states. Recent reports focus on redistricting, primary rules, and GOP efforts to shape House races and nomination processes ahead of the midterms. The coverage does not show a specific new action by Griffin himself, so his current relevance appears tied to the wider political environment around his candidacy.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2024Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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