Legalize Marijuana NOW: James J. Charvat III Apr 5, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Age: 30kAmkDEC@?8mw@>6E@H?ik^DEC@?8m '2==6Jk^Am James J. Charvat III, 2026 candidate for governor. 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