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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
STEVEN WELZER
Candidate for U.S. House · New Jersey · District 3
THE PERSON
Background
Steven Welzer is a Green Party of New Jersey founder, writer and former college teacher. His campaign biography describes decades of environmental activism and a home in East Windsor.
Roots
- Home community: East Windsor, New Jersey
- Career: Teaching, writing and environmental activism
Education
- Rutgers University · Master’s degree, Economics, 1983
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
National defense
Supports cutting military spending by half and prioritizing diplomacy, international law and human rights.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Climate & economy
Supports an ecosocialist Green New Deal, including social ownership in key economic sectors.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Israel & Palestinians
Supports international pressure for Palestinian statehood or equal rights in a binational state, and U.S. troop withdrawal from the Persian Gulf.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 3 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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