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.
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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