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Joshua is a marijuana legalization activist. He previously served in the U.S. Army.

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Joshua Blanton Sr. previously ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022 and did not win.

As of March 10, 2026, Joshua Blanton Sr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports term limits for members of Congress and Supreme Court justices.

- Supports term limits for members of Congress and Supreme Court justices.

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- Supports the legalization of marijuana.

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