Socialist Party USA
Socialist Party of the United States of America | |
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| Abbreviation | SPUSA |
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| Secretary | Greg Pason |
| Treasurer | William Cichy |
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| Founded | May 30, 1973 |
| Split from | Social Democrats, USA |
| Preceded by | Socialist Party of America |
| Headquarters | 168 Canal Street, 6th Floor New York City, New York 10013 (A. J. Muste Institute) |
| Youth wing | Young People's Socialist League (1989-2010) |
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| Political position | Left-wing |
| Colors | Red |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 100 |
| Seats in the House | 0 / 435 |
| Governorships | 0 / 50 |
| State Upper House Seats | 0 / 1,972 |
| State Lower House Seats | 0 / 5,411 |
| Local Offices | 3 (2026) |
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The Socialist Party of the United States of America (also Socialist Party USA or SPUSA) is a socialist political party in the United States. SPUSA formed in 1973, one year after the Socialist Party of America splintered into three: Social Democrats, USA (legal successor); the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee (split); and SPUSA.
SPUSA describes itself as a multi-tendency socialist party which hopes to win socialism through a "democratic revolution from below". In contrast to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), SPUSA advocates for "uncompromising independence" from the Democratic Party. SPUSA describes socialism as "radical democracy", in opposition to "capitalist and authoritarian statist systems".
Notable members include David McReynolds, Frank Zeidler, and Dan La Botz. Former members include Ben Burgis.