Former NIRVANA Bassist May Run For State Office

November 20, 2003

NIRVANA co-founder and bassist Krist Novoselic, who announced in August that he was fed up with the music industry, says he may run for Washington state lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press.

Already active in Democratic party circles, Novoselic indicated he was wary about challenging two-term Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, also a Democrat and occasional rock musician, but does not want to remain on the sidelines in 2004 and has been talking to party leaders.

"I've been really contemplating how I want to get involved next year and make a contribution," Novoselic told The Seattle Times. "It's going to be a big year and I'm trying to find a way to fit into it."

"NIRVANA was a political band," he added, "and we were the prophets of the disenfranchised. We spoke to the disenfranchised because we ourselves felt that way."

Novoselic got active in politics in recent years after working to stop state legislation that would have restricted minors' access to some music and led the Joint Artists and Music Promotions Political Action Committee.

More recently he created a Web site, www.fixour.us, to promote "Super Districts," part of a campaign for changes he believes would improve citizen interest in state government.

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