Doshi, Dougherty Qualify for June 30 State Primary Ballot
Summary
The Colorado Secretary of State's Elections Division announced that Hetal Doshi and Michael Dougherty, Democratic candidates for Colorado Attorney General, have qualified for the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot by meeting the required signature threshold of 1,000 valid signatures per congressional district. Doshi submitted 8,599 valid signatures across 8 congressional districts, while Dougherty submitted 9,710 valid signatures. Both candidates exceeded the statutory requirement outlined in C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(c.5).
What changed
The Colorado Secretary of State's Office verified petition signatures for two Democratic candidates for Colorado Attorney General. Both Hetal Doshi and Michael Dougherty exceeded the required threshold of 1,000 valid signatures per congressional district, with Doshi submitting 12,050 signatures (8,599 valid) and Dougherty submitting 12,302 signatures (9,710 valid) across all 8 congressional districts.
Political parties, campaigns, and voters should note this administrative determination confirms both candidates have satisfied statutory ballot access requirements under C.R.S. 1-4-801(2)(c.5). The invalid signature rates were approximately 29% for Doshi and 21% for Dougherty, with rejections attributed to district mismatches and other validation failures.
What to do next
- Monitor primary election results
- Verify petition signatures if participating in future candidate qualification processes
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News Release
State of Colorado
Department of State
1700 Broadway
Suite 550
Denver, CO 80290
Jena Griswold
Secretary of State
Andrew Kline
Deputy Secretary of State
Media contacts
303-860-6903
Jack Todd
jack.todd@coloradosos.gov
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.
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