Leland Olinger

Leland Olinger contends that legalization would lead to fewer crimes and overall savings to the state. CONTRIBUTED

Leland Olinger contends that legalization would lead to fewer crimes and overall savings to the state. CONTRIBUTED

Senate candidate focuses on marijuana legalization

Leland Olinger knows he isn’t your typical candidate for a state legislative seat, and a look at a photo of him tends to support that conclusion. However, the Senate hopeful says his message goes beyond his physical appearance.“The way I look gets people’s attention,” Olinger said recently.