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The most damning evidence comes from audio recordings released by the Colorado GOP, which capture internal discussions among Griswold’s staff. In these conversations, officials openly strategize about avoiding public backlash instead of addressing the breach. Deputy Secretary Christopher Beall is heard admitting, “We were not going to tell the clerks because doing so would have created the media storm we’re now facing.”
Adams County Clerk Josh Zygielbaum expressed his frustration during a tense exchange captured in the recordings. He criticized the Secretary of State’s office for its handling of the situation and voiced concerns about the potential risks of changing passwords so close to the election.
Zygielbaum didn’t hold back, stating, “What the Secretary’s office should have done upon discovering this issue was deploy people immediately to change the passwords instead of keeping it a secret. It’s completely unacceptable that this is our process now, five days before the election.”
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Beall’s response only added fuel to the fire: “Josh, I appreciate that you’re upset.”
To which Zygielbaum shot back, “I’m not upset, Chris. I’m pissed off.”
Republican leaders are now calling for Griswold to step down, accusing her of prioritizing optics over election integrity. They argue that the lack of transparency and delayed response to such a critical security issue undermines public trust in Colorado’s electoral process.
“This is not about partisan politics; it’s about protecting the integrity of our elections,” a GOP spokesperson said. “Colorado voters deserve accountability, and Jena Griswold has failed to deliver it.”
The controversy over Griswold’s actions has amplified existing concerns about election security. Critics argue that her attempt to downplay the seriousness of the leak—combined with the decision to withhold information from county clerks—demonstrates a lack of leadership.
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As Zygielbaum noted in the recordings, “We’re in the middle of a presidential election, and we’re having someone come in and mess with our server. Small setting changes have caused major issues in the past.”
The Colorado GOP insists this incident is proof of a deeper problem within Griswold’s office. With the release of these explosive recordings, the pressure is mounting for the Secretary of State to explain why she kept this breach hidden for so long—and what steps will be taken to prevent such lapses in the future.
As the story continues to develop, the demand for transparency and accountability grows. For many, this is about more than a password leak; it’s about restoring confidence in the electoral process.
