Griswold Makes Contingency Plans for “A Bunch of Election Deniers” Interfering in Colorado Elections

February 11, 2026
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By: Jessica Porter | Denver7

The relationship between state elections officials and the Trump Administration is strained.

DENVER — The FBI has invited state election officials to an unexpected meeting about the midterm elections, but Colorado officials are skeptical of the federal government’s intentions.

“To prepare for the 2026 US midterm elections, your election partners at the FBI, DOJ, DHS, USPIS, and the EAC would like to invite you to a call where we can discuss our preparations for the cycle, as well as updates and resources we can provide to you and your staff… We look forward to speaking with you in support of the 2026 midterm elections,” wrote FBI staffer Kellie Hardiman in the email obtained by ABC News.

The invitation, sent last week, comes as the relationship between the Trump Administration and state secretaries across the country has reached a level of mutual distrust.

“We will engage with them from a very hesitant point of view,” said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.

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