Hetal Doshi, Michael Dougherty Qualify for State Primary Ballot

Denver, April 14, 2026 - The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office announced today that Hetal Doshi and Michael Dougherty, Democratic candidates for Colorado Attorney General, have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot.

Candidates for Colorado Attorney General are required to collect 1,000 valid signatures per Colorado congressional district, a requirement outlined by 1-4-801(2)(c.5), C.R.S.

Hetal Doshi submitted 8,599 valid signatures, including more than 1,000 in each congressional district, eclipsing the required signature threshold.

Hetal Doshi Petition Verification Summary:

• Congressional District 1 (1,358 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,021
  • Invalid signatures: 337
• Congressional District 2 (1,274 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,038
  • Invalid signatures: 236
• Congressional District 3 (1,445 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,136
  • Invalid signatures: 309
• Congressional District 4 (1,337 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,061
  • Invalid signatures: 276
• Congressional District 5 (1,580 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,158
  • Invalid signatures: 422
• Congressional District 6 (1,286 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,018
  • Invalid signatures: 268
• Congressional District 7 (1,366 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,097
  • Invalid signatures: 269
• Congressional District 8 (1,317 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,070
  • Invalid signatures: 247
• Total (12,050 signatures submitted)
  • Total valid signatures: 8,599
  • Total invalid signatures: 3,451
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district known): 2,364
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district not known): 1,087

Michael Dougherty submitted 9,710 valid signatures, including more than 1,000 in each congressional district, eclipsing the required signature threshold.

Michael Dougherty Petition Verification Summary:

• Congressional District 1 (1,545 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,244
  • Invalid signatures: 301
• Congressional District 2 (1,607 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,310
  • Invalid signatures: 297
• Congressional District 3 (1,568 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,289
  • Invalid signatures: 279
• Congressional District 4 (1,346 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,108
  • Invalid signatures: 238
• Congressional District 5 (1,272 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,080
  • Invalid signatures: 192
• Congressional District 6 (1,377 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,179
  • Invalid signatures: 198
• Congressional District 7 (1,631 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,363
  • Invalid signatures: 268
• Congressional District 8 (1,404 signatures submitted)
  • Valid signatures: 1,137
  • Invalid signatures: 267
• Total (12,302 signatures submitted)
  • Total valid signatures: 9,710
  • Total invalid signatures: 2,592
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district known): 2,040
    • Invalid signatures (congressional district not known): 552

2026 State Primary petitioning candidates

A record of all accepted and rejected signatures, including reasons for each rejection is on file with the Secretary of State.