Elliott Wenzler

Elliott Wenzler, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, has lived in Colorado since 2019 and joined Swift Communications since 2023. She covers state politics from her home base in Denver, including the state Capitol and Colorado’s congressional delegation representing the Western Slope.

Before her role with Swift, Elliott covered state politics for The Colorado Sun. Her first job in the state was for Colorado Community Media, where she covered local politics, business, features and more in Douglas County. She’s interested in telling stories that give rich detail and necessary context to the issues that impact Coloradans lives.

Outside of work, Elliott is an outdoor enthusiast with interest in just about every adventure sport the state has to offer. Her favorites are sport climbing and snowboarding.