Former DOJ Prosecutor Joins Crowded Race for Colorado Attorney General, Promising to Tackle Tech Giants and Consumer Protection
A new contender has emerged in Colorado's high-stakes race for attorney general, 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 candidate to an already competitive Democratic primary field 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 significant federal prosecution experience to the race, including leading antitrust cases against major tech companies that directly affect Colorado consumers and businesses.
Deep Justice Department Experience
As a deputy assistant attorney general, Doshi oversaw more than 800 staff members while pursuing cases against tech giants including Google, Apple, and Ticketmaster - litigation that could have major implications for Colorado's growing tech sector and consumers across the state.
"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 Field
The primary field includes several well-known Colorado public servants:
- Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who has won two statewide races
- Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty, known for prosecuting high-profile cases including the Boulder King Soopers shooting
- Consumer rights attorney David Seligman, executive director of nonprofit Towards Justice
Focus on Colorado's Future
When asked about key issues facing Colorado, including the state's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR), Doshi emphasized her commitment to Colorado's 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. I'm going to be thoughtful about the issues and complexities that TABOR represents."
"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. I'm going to be thoughtful about the issues and complexities that TABOR represents."
The next attorney general will inherit crucial responsibilities including:
- Protecting Colorado consumers from fraud and scams
- Investigating statewide criminal operations
- Managing litigation affecting Colorado's interests
- Overseeing consumer protection initiatives
While Doshi faces the challenge of building name recognition among Colorado voters, her strong initial fundraising suggests she could be a formidable candidate in this consequential race that will determine who becomes Colorado's chief legal officer.
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