The Legal Marijuana Now Party

The Legal Marijuana Now Party is a political party organized in the United States to oppose drug prohibition. Legal Marijuana Now was established in 1998 in St. Paul, MN. It is a progression from the Grassroots party (Est. 1986).

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Defending Your Right to Garden the Earth

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Legalize homegrown cannabis

Erase past marijuana convictions

Ban employment drug testing

Abolish the DEA

Combat pollution through the sustainable use of hemp

Support third party initiatives

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"Free The Weed & Free The People"

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Direct Candidate and Website Inquiries to

Web: LegalMarijuanaNowParty.com

Email: Admin@LegalMarijuanaNowParty.com

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Illustration by Andy Schuler

2022CANDIDATES MINNESOTA & NEBRASKA

Candidate for MN State Auditor

Candidate: Tim Davis

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

On the Ballot MN State Auditor

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Tim is deeply concerned for Civil Rights and the environment, he has worked with NORML, the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Audubon Society, and Population Connection. Mr.Davis is a strong advocate for Drug Legalization, alternative energy, resources, population reduction, and the right to die.

Tim first ran for public office in 1988. In 2002 he was the Green Party’s candidate for U.S.House of Representatives in 5th Congressional District. In 2012 Tim ran for U.S. Senate for the Grassroots Party/endorsed by the Libertarian Party.

For 20 years Tim was a valuable employee of one of the world’s top medical companies, a shift manager in warehouse logistic operations.
Tim seeks to bring Independence and accountability to the office of auditor, there is too much politics going on with our money and we need to be accountable to the people of Minnesota. Tim lives in Minneapolis with his partner of 15 years and their pets.

Candidate for US Representative MN District 1

Candidate: Richard Reisdorf

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

On the ballot US Representative MN District 1

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Richard is a US Navy Veteran and an active member of Disabled American Veterans and Veterans for Peace. In addition to running for congress, Mr. Reisdorf is an advocate for veterans' affairs, healthcare, and environmental stability

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One of Richards's top initiatives is ending the hypocritical war on drugs that he points out affects veterans who are denied the benefits of state-run medical cannabis because of the schedule one status at the federal level. Schedule one status means that there is no known medical benefit to the substance. State-run marijuana medical programs cover conditions that often affect veterans including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Candidate for US Representative MN District 2

Candidate: Paula Overby

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot US Representative MN District 2

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Paula has worked with minor parties since 2014. Her endorsement speech in 2014 focused on the corporate take over of America. Since leaving the two-party establishment in 2014 she's focused on political process reform and building a political movement that can successfully challenge the politics of wealth and the incumbency lock of the two major parties. Paula has maintained a consistent track record:, opposing the endless wars that threaten the environmental future of our planet and challenging the corporate profiteering that has severely undermined America's healthcare system.

We are told we can’t win, but we are winning. Obtaining major party status with the coalition in 2018 has expanded ballot access and confirmed the influence of early adopters who will continue to expand this movement. A growing percentage of Americans recognize that two political bureaucracies in Washington are no longer representing the American people. Paula is proud to represent the Legal Marijuana Now party in our efforts to end another American war: The War on Drugs.

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Candidate for US Representative MN District 7

Candidate: Travis "Bull" Johnson

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot US Representative MN District 7

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Travis “Bull” Johnson served our nation for 20 years in the United States Army. He holds degrees in Human Resources and Animal Science with a Masters in International Relations-Conflict Resolution.

But Travis “Bull” Johnson is one of us: a husband to Terri and dad to Christopher, Alexis and Jamee, a hardworking Livestock farmer in NW Minnesota. He understands the challenges facing American families and the erosion of American’s civil liberties. He is compelled to step forward once again in service to our nation.

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Here in Western Minnesota, we chafe at unreasonable restrictions that limit liberty, our ability to earn a living and live our lives to the utmost. I want to reduce those restrictions from the federal level. I believe in a limited federal Government only large enough to fulfill the duties assigned to it by the Constitution. The words “shall not be infringed” are pretty plain speaking. For years, the rights granted by the Bill of Rights have been gradually chipped away, especially the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 10th amendments: I intend to work to rectify that. I will work to defend those who cannot defend themselves, shrink Government, restore civil liberties, and remove restrictions placed on our small businesses. I will never forget who I work for, the people of Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District.

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Candidate for State Senate MN District 26

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Candidate: Eric M. Leitzen

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot MN Senate 26

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Eric Leitzen is a substitute teacher and stay-at-home Dad living on Main Street in Hokah, Minnesota. He is a former Hokah City Clerk and is the current President of Historic Bluff Country, a regional tourism advocacy group. Mr. Litzen is the son of a dairy farmer who lost the family farm during the Farm Crisis and he has lived first-hand the struggles that government by corporations have brought onto the working class. He challenges power wherever he goes as a tireless champion for everyone who is trying to make the American Dream happen.

Candidate for State Senate MN District 38

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Candidate: Mary O'Connor

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot MN Senate 38

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Mary O'Connor is running for State Senate in District 38 which encompasses Brooklyn Center, Southwest Brooklyn Park and Osseo in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

The 9th amendment to the constitution says rights are retained by the people but the government has taken away many of our rights and responsibilities. Mary will work to take back our rights and responsibilities. People can decide what is good for them, whether it's drugs, healthcare, education, or business.

Candidate for State Senate District 43

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Candidate: Andy Schuler

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot MN Senate 43

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Andrew Thomas Schuler is a writer & illustrator, political activist, environmentalist, and family man. In addition to ending drug prohibition laws, Andy has evolved political philosophies about proportional representation, genuine progress indicators, and campaign finance reform.

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Environmental issues, social justice, and election reforms are where Andy began his political activism and they remain a focus of his efforts. Golden Valley Minnesota is his hometown and where Andy resides with his family.

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Candidate for State Representative MN District 53A

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Candidate: Brent Jacobson

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot state representative MN 53A

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Brent is running to represent District 53A as state representative for the Woodbury and Landfall areas. Mr. Jacobson is proud to be running as a candidate with the Legal Marijuana Now Party.

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Candidate for State Representative MN District 53B

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Candidate: Laura E. Pride

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot state representative MN 53B

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Laura Pride is in district 53B running to represent Woodbury's east side to the state legislature. Ms. Pride believes personal adult use of marijuana is an individual right and not for the government to regulate.

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Candidate for State Representative MN District 54A

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Candidate: Ryan Martin

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot state representative MN 54A

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Shakopee resident Ryan Martin is running for state representative in District 54A in the 2022 election.

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Martin works as a mechanic at a family-owned car repair shop, and has been active and engaged in the political process since he first voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use in 2015 as a Nevada resident.

Martin said he grew up in a military family and is “excited to help the people of our district combat disparities.”

Candidate for State Representative MN District 65A

Candidate: Miki Frost

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot State Representative MN District 65A

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NOW is the time for change, for years hundreds of thousands of people have been charged and prosecuted over marijuana, a plant that from the beginning was used as a tool to incarcerate those that have been the backbone of building America while at the same time being the under privileged, discriminated and misrepresented by this nation that was supposed to be created equally for us all!! Today I place this issue on my back and seek to fight to clear up this lie about marijuana. I hope you will all join me. Let’s Legalize Marijuana Now!!!!

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Candidate for Governor & Lieutenant - MN

Candidate: James McCaskel and David Sandbeck

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot Minnesota Governor & Lieutenant

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By legalizing marijuana responsibly and safely, we would address criminal justice inequities created by our current system. Those states that legalize marijuana see a significant decline in arrests based on race in low-income neighborhoods. Employers should be prohibited from administering marijuana employment tests and previous marijuana convictions should be erased.

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Candidate: James McCaskel for Govenor

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Candidate David Sandbeck for Lt. Govenor

Candidate for Attorney General Nebraska

Candidate: Larry Bolinger

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot Attorney General Nebraska

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“Over the past 20 years, our government has been focused on creating harsher penalties and expanding our correctional facilities,” Bolinger said. “This has created an overpopulation in our correctional facilities with a high recidivism rate. I am the only candidate that is focused on law reform. Now is the time to get that done. If we keep on electing career politicians, we’ll need to add several more correctional facilities. We need more focus on a rehab program, mediation, drug courts, community service, and intense supervision programs. Those programs have been statistically proven to reduce recidivism by as much as 60%. If we continue the same path we could double the prison population within the next 10 years. We need change.”

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Candidate for State Auditor Nebraska

Candidate: Leroy Lopez

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot State Auditor Nebraska

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Newcomer to Political Office

Small Business Owner for almost a year

Graduated from Southeast Community College in Mass Media/Communications

Graduated from Peru State College in Business Management

Managed Retail, Restaurant and Service Industry Businesses nearly 20 years

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Candidate for US Representative Nebraska District 3

Candidate: Mark Elworth

Legal Marijuana Now Party Endorsed

Ballot: On the ballot US Representative NE District 3

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Mark Elworth, who operates a free community garden, is a businessman and cannabis rights activist.

Mr. Elworth was the Libertarian candidate for Governor of Nebraska in 2014, and he helped establish the Nebraska and Iowa Legal Marijuana Now Parties. In 2016, Mr. Elworth was the Legal Marijuana Now Party's Vice-presidential candidate and got more than 13,500 votes in Iowa and Minnesota.

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