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‘Marshawn Lynch’ running for US president

Aug 31, 2015, 10:31 AM | Updated: 10:57 am

Someone claiming to be Marshawn Lynch has filed their statement of candidacy. (AP)...

Someone claiming to be Marshawn Lynch has filed their statement of candidacy. (AP)

(AP)

The Seattle Seahawks’ top running back wants to become the next President of the United States, or at least someone claiming to be Marshawn Lynch does.

A statement of candidacy was electronically filed with the Federal Election Commission on Aug. 24. The signature is Marshawn Lynch.

The two-page document isn’t completely filled out, however, the address for “Marshawn Lynch” is #THE END ZONE, referencing his signature crotch grab, in the city of 12TH MAN in Washington.

“Lynch’s” party affiliation is PEACE AND FREEDOM.

The candidate’s FEC Identification Number is: P60012457.

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