Colorado DOJ Veteran Joins High-Stakes Race for State Attorney General, Promising Stronger Consumer Protection
A new contender has emerged in Colorado's closely-watched attorney general race, as former U.S. Department of Justice official Hetal Doshi announces her bid to become the state's top law enforcement officer. The announcement adds another experienced candidate to an already competitive Democratic primary field that will shape how Colorado handles everything from consumer protection to major tech industry oversight.
Doshi, who has called Colorado home for the past 13 years, brings significant federal prosecution experience to the race, including leading antitrust cases against tech giants and overseeing investigations into banking practices that contributed to the 2008 financial crisis. Her entry into the race highlights the growing importance of Colorado's attorney general office in protecting local consumers and businesses.
Experience vs. Name Recognition in Critical Race
The Democratic primary field now includes several prominent candidates:
- Secretary of State Jena Griswold, with two statewide election victories
- Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty, known for prosecuting high-profile cases
- Consumer rights attorney David Seligman, executive director of Towards Justice
- Hetal Doshi, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General
"This moment requires someone who knows how to fight the hardest, most consequential fights and also to win, and I believe that my experience and track record shows that," Doshi said, highlighting her readiness to serve Colorado families.
Stakes High for Colorado Communities
The next attorney general will inherit critical responsibilities affecting Colorado families and businesses, including:
- Consumer protection enforcement
- Investigation of statewide criminal operations
- Oversight of major tech companies affecting Colorado consumers
- Defense of state interests in federal matters
Doshi's campaign has shown early fundraising strength, suggesting she could be a serious contender despite being new to elected politics. As a first-generation American, she plans to build support "room by room and space by space" across Colorado's diverse communities.
The winner will succeed term-limited Attorney General Phil Weiser, whose office has been instrumental in protecting Colorado consumers and businesses. Doshi indicated she would build upon Weiser's legacy, stating it would be "more of an expansion and refinement as opposed to a wholesale change."
For Colorado voters, this race represents a crucial choice in determining who will protect their interests against corporate overreach, investigate criminal enterprises, and defend state laws in the years ahead.
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