Steve earned a master’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University in 1983 and then taught at the college level for a number of years. But it was not just in classrooms or lecture halls where he found his voice. As a lifelong concerned New Jersey resident he made a commitment to help “Green the Garden State” by working on electoral campaigns and activist initiatives that bridged the gap between theory and action.

A founder of the Green Party of New Jersey, Steve has demonstrated an unyielding commitment to building a political alternative that puts people and the planet first. His campaign for Congress in 2026 is the latest step in a career that has consistently pushed for a more equitable and sustainable future.

Steven Welzer is no stranger to the fight for social justice, environmental sustainability, and grassroots activism.

For over four decades, he has been at the forefront of movements that challenge the status quo, rooted in his deep conviction that a better world is not only possible but necessary.

After retiring in 2008 he started to run for office on a regular basis, as a Green Party candidate for state assembly, for US House, and for governor in 2013. He gained influence as a writer of articles and essays, contributing to such publications as Green Pages and Eco-Socialist Review and serving on the editorial board of the New Green Horizons‍ ‍webzine.

Steven Welzer is campaigning with the same energy and vision that has defined his activism for decades. His platform is a reflection of his lifetime of work addressing the critical issues of climate change, social inequality, and the corporate stranglehold on American politics. He lives in East Windsor along with his supportive family crew: wife, Laura, daughter Nicole, and two granddaughters. Steve remains committed to a New Jersey where the future is green, just, and grassroots-democratic.

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