Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter on Tuesday endorsed Jason Crow in the 6th Congressional District race, one of the biggest names yet to take sides ahead of next year’s Democratic primary. Crow, an attorney and U.S. Army veteran, in April announced his bid for U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman’s seat, and has quickly positioned himself as the man to beat for the Democratic nomination, raising $287,581 through June 30. Related Articles Denver attorney Jason Crow to challenge Mike Coffman in 2018 More than a half-million dollars pour into Denver-area congressional race between Jason Crow and Mike Coffman Levi Tillemann, Obama administration alum, set to join crowded race to unseat Mike Coffman “Jason Crow is the leader that can retire Mike Coffman next November,” Ritter, a Democrat, said in a statement released by Crow’s campaign.