Your Next Congressman
Hello, my name is Peter Alexander Linardakis and I am a Democratic Socialist running to be your next Congressional Representative for New Jersey’s Fourth District.
As a lifelong resident of Brick Township, I seen firsthand the Jersey Shore provide economic prosperity for hundred-of-thousands of hardworking families including mine. My great-grandparents migrate from Greece to escape the violence of the World War II. My grandparents open a successful diner and bakery in New Jersey. Through college education, my parents were able to achieve economic stability that should be guaranteed to all people. I grew up believing I would inherit this American Dream.
Yet nowadays, this dream is out of reach for too many in our community. Corporations plunder the American people’s hard-earned wealth to enrich their billionaire owners and shareholders, while the average person struggles to afford basic necessities. It’s time we had a government that truly represents working people and defeats these predatory elite interests.
I have been active in politics throughout my life, believing I could contribute to fixing the systemic issues that has left to many families behind. I have been disgusted by the corruption spreading throughout our institutions. Standing on the front lines as your progressive congressman, I pledge to dedicate my life to building an just, equitable, and free democratic government that serves all people.
Background
Currently, I am attending Rutgers University Law School in Newark. I involve myself in numerous student organizations; including the National Lawyers Guild, Law Students for Justice in Palestine, Public Interest Law Student Association, and the AI & Emerging Tech Law Association
I obtained my Master’s in Politics from the University of Essex. Here I geared my study to political theory, specifically focusing on ideology & discourse analysis which culminated in my published dissertation; Neo-Feudalism And The Crisis Of Capitalist Hegemony. I also joined in the mass protests against the Palestinian Genocide.
I obtained my Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University, majoring in Political Science and Comparative International Studies. During this time, I remained political active by volunteering for Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign, interning for Todd Gloria’s 2020 mayoral campaign, and associating with the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE)
At Point Pleasant Beach High School, I was a co-founder of S.T.A.N.D. (Students Taking Action For A New Day). This organization provide students the opportunity to engage in political activism; including organizing March For Our Lives walkouts, door-knocking for local political campaigns, and fundraising for Dress For Success.