Michael Dougherty
District Attorney, Boulder County
Candidate for Attorney General
Democrat
Next Election
Colorado 2026 Democrat Primary • June 30, 2026
About Michael Dougherty
Community college and law school graduate. Lifelong public servant. Career prosecutor. Husband and father.
For nearly 30 years, Michael Dougherty has pursued the mantra "Do Justice."
From serving as Colorado's Deputy Attorney General to leading the Sex Crimes Unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, and now as a three-time elected District Attorney, Michael has successfully prosecuted thousands of cases that impact our daily lives. And in this moment, that experience has never mattered more.
About the Attorney General Position
An attorney general is the chief legal officer for a state or the nation, responsible for enforcing the law, representing the government in legal matters, and protecting the public interest—such as defending consumers, upholding civil rights, and prosecuting or overseeing major legal cases.
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Beyond grateful to have the endorsement of former State Rep Joe Salazar. He has relentlessly stood up for Coloradans and held powerful interests accountable without backing down. Thank you, Joe, for the support!
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Beyond grateful to have the endorsement of former State Rep Joseph Salazar. He has relentlessly stood up for Coloradans and held powerful interests accountable without backing down. Thank you, Joe, for the support!
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Beyond grateful to have the endorsement of former State Rep Joe Salazar. He has relentlessly stood up for Coloradans and held powerful interests accountable without backing down. Thank you, Joe, for the support!
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Today marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. What was once a guarantee is now a reminder of rights taken away. In Colorado, we chose a different path. We protected the right to abortion in our Constitution and in state law. As Attorney General, I will... more
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Today marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. What was once a guarantee is now a reminder of rights taken away. In Colorado, we chose a different path. We protected the right to abortion in our Constitution and in state law. As Attorney General, I will... more
Watch the forum here. Three Democratic primary candidates running for Colorado attorney general used a forum Wednesday night to call out the absence of a fourth contender at an event hosted by the Denver Press Club. In their opening statements, candidates Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty and David Sel...
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We had our first AG debate tonight. @jenagriswold.bsky.social WYA?
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We had our AG debate tonight. @Jena Griswold WYA?
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We had our first AG debate tonight. @jenagriswold WYA?
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I will always stand with community and fight for what is right for Colorado.
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I will always stand with community and fight for what is right for Colorado.
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