List of Communists Currently Holding Office in US on Karl Marx's Birthday
Summary
On the birthday of Karl Marx, some U.S. politicians openly identified as members of the Communist Party USA are currently holding local public offices. These officials were elected in 2025 and are serving in various local government roles, focusing on issues like housing and labor rights.Key Facts
- Karl Marx was born on May 5, 1818, and is considered the founder of communism.
- Communism has been historically unpopular and sometimes suppressed in the U.S., especially during the 20th century.
- During the Red Scare and Cold War, communist affiliations were treated as threats to national security.
- As of late 2025, at least three U.S. politicians openly affiliated with the Communist Party USA hold office:
- Hannah Shvets serves on the Ithaca, NY Common Council.
- Daniel Carson is on the Bangor, Maine City Council.
- Luisa de Paula Santos sits on the Cambridge, Massachusetts School Committee.
- These politicians ran on platforms emphasizing housing affordability, labor rights, and education.
- Local elections like Cambridge’s school committee are often nonpartisan, so candidates may not run explicitly as communist but still affiliate with the party.
- The Communist Party USA advocates for collective ownership and reducing economic inequality.
- Karl Marx’s writings, including The Communist Manifesto and Das Kapital, critique capitalism and influenced labor movements worldwide.
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