Crisanta Duran, a former speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, has ended her campaign for Colorado attorney general. Duran made the announcement Sunday morning, months after launching her campaign in February.
“When I began my campaign for Colorado attorney general, it was to take on monopolies of power that have eroded the health, safety, and economic security of Americans,” Duran said in a statement. “Since the launch, the knowledge I’ve gained has been tremendous and there is no doubt that access to democracy must be strengthened.”
Duran did not provide a specific reason for ending her bid. She previously served four terms representing northwest Denver and held the position of House speaker from 2017 to 2019.
The Democratic primary field remains crowded with candidates including former federal prosecutor Hetal Doshi, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty, and David Seligman, executive director of Towards Justice.
Current Attorney General Phil Weiser is unable to seek reelection due to term limits and plans to run for governor in 2026.
“I remain committed to ensuring meaningful progress in our state and nation, and now know the pathway forward to ensure fair outcomes must be rooted in federal solutions,” Duran stated. “The fight is far from over to ensure there are elected leaders who are ready to take bold action in this moment to move us forward.”
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This story was originally published August 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM.
