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Local officials throw support behind Democrat Phil Weiser’s attorney general bid
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Touting his commitment to issues important to rural Colorado, five current and former county commissioners and the mayor of Telluride on Wednesday endorsed Democratic attorney general candidate Phil Weiser, his campaign said. “Phil Weiser is a nationwide leader on broadband and worked under President Obama on a successful bipartisan initiative to encourage wireless broadband and…
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Democrat Michael Dougherty suspends attorney general campaign, applies for Boulder DA
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Democrat Michael Dougherty said Friday he was suspending his campaign for attorney general and had applied to fill the vacancy created by Boulder District Attorney Stan Garnett’s decision to step down at the end of the month. Dougherty, the assistant district attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin counties and a former top prosecutor in the attorney general’s…
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Pitkin County sheriff endorses Democrat Michael Dougherty in attorney general race
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Pitkin County Sheriff Joe DiSalvo on Tuesday endorsed fellow Democrat Michael Dougherty for Colorado attorney general in the November election, saying the veteran prosecutor’s “depth of experience and knowledge of law enforcement” make him uniquely qualified for the office. Dougherty, the assistant district attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin counties and a former top prosecutor in the…
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Democratic attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty to seek primary ballot through caucus process
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Democrat Michael Dougherty, a prosecutor and one of five Democrats running for attorney general, said Wednesday he plans to seek a spot on Colorado’s June primary ballot through the caucus and assembly process. “For me, the decision was an easy one,” he told Colorado Politics in a statement. “I have seen first-hand the enthusiasm across our…
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Democrat Joe Salazar endorsed by Bernie Sanders-aligned Our Revolution group for attorney general
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Our Revolution, the national progressive organization spun off from the 2016 Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, is getting behind Democrat Joe Salazar and his campaign for Colorado attorney general, the Thornton lawmaker announced Wednesday. “That’s really big for this campaign,” Salazar said in a Facebook Live video unveiling the endorsement, which he added he’d learned about Tuesday…
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Former Lt. Gov. Gail Schoettler endorses Democrat Phil Weiser for Colorado’s attorney general
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Gail Schoettler, a former lieutenant governor and Colorado state treasurer, endorsed Democratic attorney general candidate Phil Weiser on Wednesday, saying the former University of Colorado Law School dean has the right experience and background for trying times. “Phil Weiser has the experience and the values to be a great attorney general for every citizen of…
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Bernie-fied, Morgan Watters to run Rep. Joe Salazar’s campaign for attorney general
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Bernie Sanders campaigner Morgan Watters has been tapped to run state Rep. Joe Salazar’s bid for Colorado attorney general next year, the campaign said Monday. Salazar is in a crowded Democratic primary with well-financed opponents, including former University of Colorado law school dean Phil Weiser, Denver lawyer Brad Levin, Jefferson County assistant prosecutor Michael Dougherty…
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Former congressional candidate George Leing won’t run for Colorado attorney general
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There won’t be two Georges running for Colorado attorney general after all. Saying he believes it’s important for the GOP to “consolidate behind one candidate” for attorney general, George Leing, Colorado’s Republican National Committeeman and a former congressional candidate, announced Monday that he won’t be joining one-time gubernatorial candidate George Brauchler in the race. Brauchler, the…
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At Dougherty’s urging, Dem AG candidates mull holding forums in every judicial district in Colorado
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The Democrats running for Colorado attorney general are moving toward scheduling forums in all of the state’s judicial districts before next year’s primary in response to a suggestion by prosecutor Michael Dougherty, one of the five candidates in the race. “The forums are going to allow voters to learn who has the experience and vision…