Republicans sue Colorado to block votes by some overseas U.S. citizens

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 395

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago


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The Republican National Committee and two Colorado Republican elected officials are suing Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, alleging that a policy allowing some U.S. citizens overseas to register and vote in Colorado elections violates the state constitution.

Douglas County Clerk and Recorder Sheri Davis and U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank of Colorado Springs joined the RNC as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which was filed in Denver District Court on Friday.

The suit targets