National Equality Party
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The party reached the height of its influence in 2009 with the defection of former [[Democratic]] [[Senator]] [[Nadine Monroe]], at the time boasting 2 Senators (Heaton and Monroe) and one Congresswoman (Beaverhausen). Beaverhausen did not run for re-election in 2010, with the NEP endorsing her eventual successor in the House, [[Democrat]] [[Blake Edwards]]. Under New York's party laws, Edwards was considered both a Democratic and NEP Congressman. | The party reached the height of its influence in 2009 with the defection of former [[Democratic]] [[Senator]] [[Nadine Monroe]], at the time boasting 2 Senators (Heaton and Monroe) and one Congresswoman (Beaverhausen). Beaverhausen did not run for re-election in 2010, with the NEP endorsing her eventual successor in the House, [[Democrat]] [[Blake Edwards]]. Under New York's party laws, Edwards was considered both a Democratic and NEP Congressman. | ||
| - | In 2011, Heaton was the NEPs candidate in the [[Mid-Atlantic recall election, 2011|Mid-Alantic recall election]], polling behind [[Democrat]] [[Layna Langdon]] and [[Republican]] [[David Gamble]]. | + | In 2011, Heaton was the NEPs candidate in the [[Mid-Atlantic recall election, 2011|Mid-Alantic recall election]], polling behind [[Democrat]] [[Layna Langdon]] and [[Republican]] [[David Gamble]]. The NEP also endorsed Alex Hernandez in that race. Heaton eventually pulled out of the race, endorsing Langdon. |
By the start of 2013 the party had ceased to be represented at the federal level, with all three NEP members of [[Congress]] choosing not to run for re-election in the [[United States general elections, 2012|2012 election]]. The NEP has not made a significant impact on American politics since. | By the start of 2013 the party had ceased to be represented at the federal level, with all three NEP members of [[Congress]] choosing not to run for re-election in the [[United States general elections, 2012|2012 election]]. The NEP has not made a significant impact on American politics since. | ||
Revision as of 06:49, 22 December 2007
| National Equality Party (NEP) | |
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| File:Nationalequality.png | |
| Historical Federal Party | |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Disbanded | 2013 |
| Political Ideology | Democratic Socialism |
| International Alignment | Socialist International |
| Colours | Teal |
| Abbreviation | NEP |
The National Equality Party, often referred to as the NEP, was a national party founded by Evangeline Heaton, who defected from the Democratic Party. Heaton was the party's chair throughout her Senate career and the NEP was seen as primarily revolving around her leadership, ultimately disbanding once she stepped down from the Senate and politics in 2013.
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History
The NEP was founded by Heaton in 2006. Heaton was the Democratic Mayor of Paterson at the time and was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2006 elections. She was the NEPs sole member of Congress during the 110th Congress, representing New Jersey's 9th Congressional District. Following the 2008 elections the NEP doubled its representation in Congress, with Heaton being elected to the Senate and Kylie Beaverhausen elected to the House.
The party reached the height of its influence in 2009 with the defection of former Democratic Senator Nadine Monroe, at the time boasting 2 Senators (Heaton and Monroe) and one Congresswoman (Beaverhausen). Beaverhausen did not run for re-election in 2010, with the NEP endorsing her eventual successor in the House, Democrat Blake Edwards. Under New York's party laws, Edwards was considered both a Democratic and NEP Congressman.
In 2011, Heaton was the NEPs candidate in the Mid-Alantic recall election, polling behind Democrat Layna Langdon and Republican David Gamble. The NEP also endorsed Alex Hernandez in that race. Heaton eventually pulled out of the race, endorsing Langdon.
By the start of 2013 the party had ceased to be represented at the federal level, with all three NEP members of Congress choosing not to run for re-election in the 2012 election. The NEP has not made a significant impact on American politics since.
NEP members in Congress
House of Representatives
- Kylie Beaverhausen, New York Congresswoman (2009 - 2010)
- Blake Edwards, New York Congressman (2011 - 2012)
- Evangeline Heaton, New Jersey Congresswoman (2007 - 2008)
Senate
- Evangeline Heaton, Atlantic Seaboard Senator (2009 - 2012)
- Nadine Monroe, New England Senator (2009 - 2012)
