Joshua Griffin
Colorado Republican Governor nominee?
$50.9K
JUL 1, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyModerate Republican
GenderMale
LocationColorado
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsJoshua Griffin is a Republican candidate who filed to run for Governor of Colorado in 2026. He previously ran for U.S. House in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District in the 2024 cycle. He has described himself as a U.S. Army combat veteran and has also been described as a military veteran and CEO based in Colorado Springs.
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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.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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