2026 Colorado Attorney General election
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The 2026 Colorado Attorney General election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the Attorney General of Colorado. Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office; he is instead running for governor.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Hetal Doshi, former deputy assistant attorney general[2]
- Michael Dougherty, Boulder County District Attorney (2018–present) and candidate for attorney general in 2018[3]
- Crisanta Duran, former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives (2017–2019) from the 5th district (2011–2019) and candidate for Colorado's 1st congressional district in 2020[4]
- Jena Griswold, Colorado Secretary of State (2019–present)[5]
- David Seligman, nonprofit law firm executive[6]
Potential
[edit]- Brian Mason, Adams County District Attorney[3]
Endorsements
[edit]Michael Dougherty
Executive Branch officials
- Troy Eid, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado (2006–2009) (Republican)[7]
- Robert Troyer, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado (2017–2018)[7]
Statewide officials
- Bernie Buescher, former Colorado Secretary of State (2009–2011)[7]
State legislators
County officials
- 10 district attorneys[7]
- Josie Heath, former Boulder County Commissioner and nominee for U.S. Senate in 1990[7]
Local officials
- Jennifer Arndt, mayor of Fort Collins (2021–present)[7]
Jena Griswold
Executive Branch officials
- Federico Peña, former U.S. Secretary of Energy (1997–1998) and U.S. Secretary of Transportation (1993–1997)[8]
U.S. representatives
- Yadira Caraveo, CO-08 (2023–2025)[9]
- Jason Crow, CO-06 (2019–present)[5]
- Betsy Markey, CO-04 (2009–2011)[9]
- Ed Perlmutter, CO-07 (2007–2023)[8]
Statewide officials
- Gail Schoettler, former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (1995–1999) (campaign chair)[9]
State legislators
- 22 state legislators[5]
Local officials
- Michael Hancock, former mayor of Denver (2011–2023)[8]
Labor unions
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 7[5]
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Local 9[5]
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 455[5]
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Locals 68, 111, and 113[5]
- Laborers' International Union of North America Local 720[5]
David Seligman
State senators
State representatives
- Jennifer Bacon
- Elizabeth Velasco
- Chris deGruy Kennedy (former speaker pro tempore)[11]
Party officials
- Morgan Carroll, former chair of the Colorado Democratic Party[12]
Polling
[edit]| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Hetal Doshi |
Michael Doughtery |
Crisanta Duran |
Jena Griswold |
David Seligman |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D)[13][A] | June 9–11, 2025 | 600 (LV) | ± 4.0% | 1% | 8% | 2% | 42% | 4% | 42% |
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Filed paperwork
[edit]- Connor Pennington[9]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- ^ Poll sponsored by Griswold's campaign
References
[edit]- ^ Paul, Jesse (January 2, 2025). "Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser launches 2026 campaign for governor". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Alvarez, Alayna (June 5, 2025). "Exclusive: Former federal prosecutor Hetal Doshi to run for Colorado AG". Axios. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Paul, Jesse (February 25, 2025). "Boulder County DA Michael Dougherty launches bid to become Colorado's attorney general". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
- ^ Paul, Jesse (February 27, 2025). "Crisanta Duran, a former Colorado House speaker, jumps into 2026 race for attorney general". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Paul, Jesse (April 7, 2025). "Jena Griswold is running to be Colorado's next attorney general". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ Klamann, Seth (May 13, 2025). "Legal advocate for workers, renters announces run for Colorado attorney general". The Denver Post. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Luning, Ernest (March 26, 2025). "Democratic AG candidate Michael Dougherty endorsed by 90 Colorado officials, community leaders". Colorado Politics. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c Luning, Ernest (May 9, 2025). "Democrat Jena Griswold lands endorsements from Perlmutter, Peña in Colorado attorney general primary". Colorado Politics. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Luning, Ernest (April 7, 2025). "Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Democratic primary for attorney general". Colorado Politics. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
- ^ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/elections/2026/progressive-legal-advocate-david-seligman-joins-democratic-primary-for-colorado-attorney-general/article_abd71d60-e84c-42fc-bd9c-930f74e43dd0.html
- ^ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/elections/2026/progressive-legal-advocate-david-seligman-joins-democratic-primary-for-colorado-attorney-general/article_abd71d60-e84c-42fc-bd9c-930f74e43dd0.html
- ^ https://www.coloradopolitics.com/elections/2026/progressive-legal-advocate-david-seligman-joins-democratic-primary-for-colorado-attorney-general/article_abd71d60-e84c-42fc-bd9c-930f74e43dd0.html
- ^ Luning, Ernest (June 15, 2025). "Democrat Jena Griswold swamps primary rivals for Colorado attorney general, her internal poll shows". Colorado Politics. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites