Former DOJ Prosecutor 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 prosecutor Hetal Doshi announces her bid to succeed term-limited Attorney General Phil Weiser. The announcement adds another experienced legal professional to an already competitive Democratic primary field that will shape how Colorado handles both state and federal legal challenges.
Doshi, who has called Colorado home for the past 13 years, brings substantial federal prosecution experience to the race, including overseeing major antitrust cases against tech giants while managing a staff of over 800 as deputy assistant attorney general. Her entry into the race signals growing interest in Colorado's top legal position at a time when the state faces increasing challenges in consumer protection, criminal justice, and federal relations.
Strong Field of Candidates Vying for Colorado's Top Legal Position
The Democratic primary field now includes:
- Secretary of State Jena Griswold - Two-term statewide elected official
- Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty - Lead prosecutor in high-profile Colorado cases
- David Seligman - Consumer rights attorney and nonprofit director
- Hetal Doshi - Former DOJ prosecutor with federal antitrust experience
"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 regarding her candidacy.
Critical Issues Facing Colorado's Next Attorney General
The incoming attorney general will tackle several pressing challenges affecting Colorado communities:
- Consumer protection for Colorado families
- Investigation of statewide criminal operations
- Management of federal-state legal relationships
- Defense of Colorado's constitutional provisions, including complex issues like TABOR
When asked about defending Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR), Doshi emphasized careful consideration: "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."
The race will ultimately determine who leads Colorado's Department of Law, which handles everything from consumer fraud cases to environmental protection and criminal appeals. For Colorado families and businesses, the outcome could significantly impact consumer protections, business regulations, and the state's legal stance on federal policies affecting our communities.
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