Tom Stevens (Objectivist Party politician)
American politician (1956–2019)
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Thomas Robert Stevens (1956 – October 24, 2019) was an American lawyer, politician, and blogger. He founded the Objectivist Party and served as its chair.[1] Stevens was that party's nominee for president in the 2008 and 2012 United States presidential elections.[2][3][4][5][6] He was the founder of the Personal Freedom Party of New York.[7]
1956
affiliationsPersonal Freedom Party of New York
Libertarian Party (until 2013)
Boston Tea Party (until 2008)
Tom Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Robert Stevens 1956 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 2019 (aged 62–63) New York City, U.S. |
| Party | Objectivist Party, Libertarian Party |
| Other political affiliations | Personal Freedom Party of New York Libertarian Party (until 2013) Boston Tea Party (until 2008) |
| Alma mater | New York University Maurice A. Deane School of Law |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Website | drtomstevens |
Stevens founded the Objectivist Party on February 2, 2008, the anniversary of the birth of Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand.[1]
Previously, he had served as president of the New York Young Republican Club; during his time as president, the club engaged in an internal feud.[8][9] He was indicted for attempting to hire a hit man;[10][11] however, the charges were dropped.[8]
He previously served as state chairman of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania[12] and as an interim vice chairman of the political party Boston Tea Party.[13] In 2010, he announced the formation of the Personal Freedom Party of New York.[7]
Stevens was a graduate of New York University and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.[6]
Stevens died on October 24, 2019.[14]