Lindstrom joins Democratic race for governor

[Thom Little]

Gary Lindstrom, a freshman state representative and former coroner, is joining the Democratic race for governor, saying the state needs a vision to control out-of-control growth.

"We have a five-bedroom house and we're inviting 20 people to stay. We're marketing something that's over capacity," he said.

Lindstrom, 63, will face former Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter, the only announced Democratic candidate. Rutt Bridges, a wealthy think-tank founder, withdrew from the Democratic campaign in August.

Rep. Bob Beauprez and former University of Denver President Marc Holtzman are seeking the GOP gubernatorial nomination, hoping to replace GOP Gov. Bill Owens, who is term-limited.



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[Damien]

2. uh

I can see the jokes about a coroner running now.

[chemteacher]

3. Former Undersheriff in Summit County...

...as I recall. Gary Lindstrom only recently jumped into elective office, but he was involved in law enforcement as a (I think)an undersheriff in Summit County a while back before becoming coroner. My stepdad knew him pretty while back in the '70s.