Michael Dougherty

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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I am proud to be pro choice and I will never back down from defending reproductive freedom. Since the beginning of my career, I have stood up for women and defended the right to make personal medical decisions without government interference. As Colo... more

4/22/2026 • 63 interactions

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Out across Colorado, listening and learning from the people who live and work in these communities every day. These conversations matter, and they guide the work ahead.

4/21/2026 • 25 interactions

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4/21/2026

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San Luis Valley, the Whistle Stop Tour is headed your way. Team Michael is traveling across the Valley for a day of community conversations on water, agriculture, community safety, and the future of rural Colorado. These conversations drive the work... more

4/21/2026 • 19 interactions

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4/21/2026 • 18 interactions

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Columbine was a tragedy that took lives, devastated families, and left a lasting impact on this state. We must continue working to improve school safety, reduce gun violence, and support the schools, families, and communities working every day to kee... more

4/21/2026 • 60 interactions

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On 4/20, it is important to recognize that when marijuana possession became legal, the impact of past convictions still haunted people and hurt their chances for jobs, education and housing. So, in 2019, my District Attorney’s Office launched “Movin... more

4/21/2026 • 51 interactions

PTPA announces season lineup

Times Leader • 2/6/2026

PTPA announces season lineup Times Leader

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Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts to hold fundraising event

Hazleton Standard Speaker • 2/5/2026

Pennsylvania Theatre of Performing Arts to hold fundraising event Hazleton Standard Speaker

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Protesters continue to gather in Fraser over ICE

SkyHiNews.com • 2/1/2026

Protesters continue to gather in Fraser over ICE SkyHiNews.com

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‘The people’s lawyer should show up,’ Democratic AG candidates say as Griswold misses forum

Colorado Politics • 1/22/2026

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...