Webthe hard truth about the race for denver district attorney is that either of the two legal eagles vying for the post in the june 25 democratic primary would be a big. Webin a campaign ad for denver district attorney, joseph claims, “when their stories finally came to light, i came back from maternity leave to prosecute the clergy who committed unspeakable crimes. ” Webleora joseph has conceded to john walsh in the primary election for denver district attorney, likely ensuring walsh will be the next lead prosecutor for the. Leora joseph, a behavioral health director with the state, and john walsh, former u. s. Attorney, want to replace beth mccann, who declined to seek.