Captain Jack Sparrow is really on the ballot in Minnesota

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As if having the name of a famous movie star isn't tough enough, it might be even harder if you choose to run for political office. This year, a candidate in Minnesota who share his name with Johnny Depp's character in Pirates of the Caribbean is getting noticed for his famous name.

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