Cory Parella

Cory Parella is a Republican candidate for Colorado Secretary of State in the 2026 primary election. Born in Tucson, Arizona, he holds multiple degrees, including a bachelor's from Arizona State University and graduate degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and Academy of Art University. His professional background spans publishing, academic advising, biography, and screenwriting. Parella advocates for policies such as bringing movie industry revenue to Colorado, cleaning voter rolls, reforming 501-C3 exemptions, and enforcing English proficiency for state services. He previously challenged for Colorado House District 42 in 2022. Though listed as a candidate, he will not appear on the Republican primary ballot.