Betting on Blue in Red-ville ...

Democratic candidate Cole Buerger consider Montrose must-win territory ...

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Betting on Blue in Red-ville ... As the November election nears, we're working to familiarize you with the candidates seeking public office and your vote. This week, we featured a profile on Cole Buerger, a Democrat seeking Colorado's District 5 state senate seat.  Buerger is running against Republican Marc Catlin, with both hoping to land incumbent Perry Wills' seat. The candidate was in Montrose last weekend to speak at the Women's March Gathering for Action event, and took a few minutes to chat with myself and publisher Dennis Anderson at San Juan Coffee downtown.  The boundaries of District 5 have shifted since the last election due to redistricting — with Montrose now encompassed within the senate district — and while Buerger takes a realistic look at the Republican-heavy territory, he is also optimistic about his chances to win. Even in Montrose, which he considers a demographically evolving area and one that's crucial to his path to victory.  Read our profile of Buerger here.  Have a Good One,  Jeremy Morrison, managing editor jeremy.morrison@montrosepress.com QUICK LINKS Listen to our podcast Montrose Fresh, it's available everywhere podcasts are found including Apple, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon Music Remember those we've lost in our obituaries section View the letter to the editor. If you would like to submit a letter please email: editor@montrosepress.com Get today's weather forecast Check out our classifieds and explore the MDP e-editions Already a subscriber, but need to activate your digital account? Click here to create an account or call our office at 970-249-3444 and we'll get you all set

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