DOJ Veteran Joins Crowded Race for Colorado Attorney General, Pledges to Defend State's Interests
A new contender has emerged in Colorado's high-stakes attorney general race, as former U.S. Department of Justice official Hetal Doshi announces her bid to succeed term-limited Attorney General Phil Weiser. The entrance of this experienced federal prosecutor adds another dynamic voice to a contest that will shape how Colorado handles everything from consumer protection to major tech industry litigation.
Doshi, who has called Colorado home for the past 13 years, brings substantial federal prosecution experience to the race, including her recent role overseeing more than 800 staff members while pursuing antitrust cases against tech giants like Google, Apple, and Ticketmaster.
Deep Justice Department Experience Meets Colorado Values
As a deputy assistant attorney general, Doshi has tackled cases directly affecting Colorado families, including:
- Investigating banks responsible for the 2008 financial crisis
- Leading antitrust enforcement against major tech companies
- Serving as an assistant U.S. attorney in Colorado since 2014
"I think that something that I bring to the table is a really complete and holistic set of experiences that allow us to meet this particular moment," Doshi said. "This moment requires someone who knows how to fight the hardest, most consequential fights and also to win."
Competitive Democratic Primary Field
Doshi joins an accomplished field of candidates including:
- Secretary of State Jena Griswold - Two-time statewide election winner
- Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty - Prosecutor of high-profile Colorado cases
- David Seligman - Consumer rights attorney and nonprofit director
Stakes High for Colorado Communities
The next attorney general will be responsible for protecting Colorado's interests across crucial areas:
- Consumer protection for Colorado families
- Investigation of statewide criminal operations
- Defense of Colorado's constitutional rights
- Oversight of major tech company operations affecting state residents
When asked about defending Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR), Doshi emphasized her commitment to careful consideration of state interests:
"What's important to Coloradans is really important to me as the attorney general. I am not someone who's just going to act first, think later."
"What's important to Coloradans is really important to me as the attorney general. I am not someone who's just going to act first, think later."
As the race unfolds, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to evaluate each candidate's vision for protecting the state's legal interests and serving its diverse communities.
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