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American politician (1905–1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eric Hass (March 4, 1905 – October 2, 1980) was a four-time Socialist Labor candidate for President of the United States.
Eric Hass | |
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Born | Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | March 4, 1905
Died | October 2, 1980 75) Santa Rosa, California, U.S. | (aged
Occupation | Politician |
Political party | Socialist Labor |
Hass was of German and Danish ancestry, and was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1905.[1] He died of a heart attack in Community Hospital, Santa Rosa, California, on October 2, 1980.[1]
In 1942, he ran for New York State Attorney General.
In 1944, he ran for U.S. Senator from New York.
In 1950, 1958 and 1962, he ran for Governor of New York.
In 1952, his running mate was Stephen Emery; in 1956 and 1960, Georgia Cozzini; and in 1964, Henning A. Blomen. He came in third place in 1964.
Hass was also a prolific author on topics dealing with socialism and one of the SLP's more influential members.
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