Greg Pason
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Gregory "Greg" Pason is an American
democratic socialist
politician
, activist, and National Secretary of the Socialist Party USA
. Additionally, Pason has served in various positions in the Socialist Party of New Jersey
and Northern New Jersey Socialist Party, currently serving as co-chair of the former and chair of the latter. Outside of the Socialist Party, Pason has served as co-chair of the New Jersey branch of the National Writers Union
, as well as chair of the Coalition for Free and Open Elections.
Pason joined the Party in 1989, shortly after joining the Party's official youth arm, the Young People's Socialist League
(YSPL).
As the National Secretary, Pason runs the day-to-day business of the Party, out of the national office in New York City
.
He has run for several public offices in the past two decades, including two campaigns for Governor of New Jersey
and three campaigns for the United States Senate
. He has achieved ballot status for all six of his campaigns, a rarity for perennial candidates. In 2012, Pason will be running for that year's Senate election
in New Jersey.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
democratic socialist
Democratic socialism
Democratic socialism is a description used by various socialist movements and organizations to emphasize the democratic character of their political orientation...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, activist, and National Secretary of the Socialist Party USA
Socialist Party USA
The Socialist Party USA is a multi-tendency democratic-socialist party in the United States. The party states that it is the rightful continuation and successor to the tradition of the Socialist Party of America, which had lasted from 1901 to 1972.The party is officially committed to left-wing...
. Additionally, Pason has served in various positions in the Socialist Party of New Jersey
Socialist Party of New Jersey
The Socialist Party of New Jersey is the state chapter of the Socialist Party USA in the U.S. state of New Jersey.The Socialist Party of America voted 73:34 to change its name to Social Democrats, USA in December of 1972. SPUSA was founded in 1973, after which the SPNJ was founded.The Socialist...
and Northern New Jersey Socialist Party, currently serving as co-chair of the former and chair of the latter. Outside of the Socialist Party, Pason has served as co-chair of the New Jersey branch of the National Writers Union
National Writers Union
National Writers Union , founded on November 19, 1981, is the trade union in the United States for freelance and contract writers: journalists, book and short fiction authors, business and technical writers, web content providers, and poets...
, as well as chair of the Coalition for Free and Open Elections.
Pason joined the Party in 1989, shortly after joining the Party's official youth arm, the Young People's Socialist League
Young People's Socialist League
The Young People's Socialist League , founded in 1989, is the official youth arm of the Socialist Party USA. The group's membership consists of those democratic socialists under the age of 30, and its political activities tend to concentrate on increasing the voter turnout of young democratic...
(YSPL).
As the National Secretary, Pason runs the day-to-day business of the Party, out of the national office in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
He has run for several public offices in the past two decades, including two campaigns for Governor of New Jersey
Governor of New Jersey
The Office of the Governor of New Jersey is the executive branch for the U.S. state of New Jersey. The office of Governor is an elected position, for which elected officials serve four year terms. While individual politicians may serve as many terms as they can be elected to, Governors cannot be...
and three campaigns for the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
. He has achieved ballot status for all six of his campaigns, a rarity for perennial candidates. In 2012, Pason will be running for that year's Senate election
United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2012
The 2012 United States Senate election in New Jersey will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S...
in New Jersey.
Campaign History
- 2012 US Senate electionUnited States Senate election in New Jersey, 2012The 2012 United States Senate election in New Jersey will take place on November 6, 2012 concurrently with the 2012 U.S. presidential election as well as other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic U.S...
- 2009 Gubernatorial electionNew Jersey gubernatorial election, 2009The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 2009 took place on November 3, 2009. Democratic Governor Jon Corzine was running for a second term and was being challenged by Republican Chris Christie, Independent Christopher Daggett and nine others, in addition to several write-in candidates...
: 2,085 votes (0.09%) - 2006 US Senate election: 2,490 votes (0.1%)
- 2002 US Senate electionUnited States Senate election in New Jersey, 2002The 2000 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Robert Torricelli decided to retire. Democrat Frank Lautenberg won the open seat.- Campaign :...
: 2,702 votes (0.13%) - 2000 US Senate electionUnited States Senate election in New Jersey, 2000The 2000 United States Senate election in New Jersey was held on November 7, 2000. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg decided to retire, instead of seeking a fourth term. Democrat nominee, former CEO of Goldman Sachs Jon Corzine defeated Republican nominee, U.S. Congressman Bob...
: 3,365 votes (0.11%) - 1997 Gubernatorial electionNew Jersey gubernatorial election, 1997The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1997 was a race for Governor of New Jersey. It was held on November 4, 1997. In the Democratic primary state senator and Woodbridge Township mayor James McGreevey defeated pre-primary front-runner Rep. Rob Andrews by 9,993 votes. Polls during the last month...
: 2,800 votes (0.12%) - 1994, District 9 Congressional electionNew Jersey's 9th congressional districtNew Jersey's Ninth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Steve Rothman.-Counties and municipalities in the district:For the 108th and successive Congresses , the district contains all or portions of three counties and 37 municipalities:Bergen County:Hudson CountyPassaic...
: 1,490 votes (0.93%)