Crisanta Duran, a former speaker of the Colorado House, announced Thursday that she will enter the 2026 race to become the state’s next attorney general.

Former Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran, a Democrat, on Thursday declared her candidacy for attorney general in next year's election, saying she's "committed to ensuring that every Coloradan is safe,

Duran is the second person this week to announce a run for the November 2026 attorney general's race. Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty, also a Democrat, announced that he filed paperwork to run on Tuesday. AG Phil Weiser is term-limited in 2026 and has announced a run for governor.

Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty launched his bid for Colorado attorney general on Tuesday, making him the first candidate to formally announce his intention to seek the office.

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty on Tuesday became the first candidate to launch a campaign to replace term-limited Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in next year's election.

DENVER — District Attorney Michael Dougherty, D-Boulder, is running to replace fellow Democrat Phil Weiser as Colorado's attorney general.

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty announced Tuesday that he is running in 2026 for Colorado attorney general. The Democrat has served as district attorney for the 20th Judicial District since 2018.