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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang

Louisiana Senate candidate goes viral for smoking marijuana in campaign ad

Gary Chambers Jr in his campaign ad.
Gary Chambers Jr in his campaign ad. Photograph: Gary Chambers

A US Senate candidate from Louisiana has shared a campaign video in which he smokes marijuana in an effort to “destigmatize” its use and raise awareness about racial justice.

Gary Chambers Jr, a 37-year-old Democrat and social justice advocate from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is shown seated outdoors in a chair, taking puffs from a blunt.

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