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STEVEN J SCHWARTZBERG

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STEVEN J SCHWARTZBERG
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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Biography
Steven J. Schwartzberg is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Illinois, having previously run for Congress in IL-05. A scholar, teacher, historian, and activist, Schwartzberg served as former director of undergraduate studies for international studies at Yale University. He positions himself as social democratic leadership aligned with Bernie Sanders.
Top Priorities
  • Free Public College
  • $18/hr minimum wage
  • Abundant Care for All (Medicare for All+)
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