J. Quinn Brisben | |
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 Brisben in 1992 | |
| Born | September 6, 1934 Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 17, 2012 (aged 77) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma University of Wisconsin-Madison |
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| Political party | Socialist |
| Spouse | Andrea |
| Children | 2 |
John Quinn Brisben (September 6, 1934 – April 17, 2012) was an American teacher, author, and political activist from Chicago, Illinois. Brisben was on the Socialist Party USA's presidential ticket twice. He was the party's vice-presidential nominee in 1976 alongside former Milwaukee mayor Frank P. Zeidler.[1] In 1992, he returned to SPUSA's ticket when he ran as a candidate for president of the United States.[2]
- ^ Ross, Jack (April 15, 2015). The Socialist Party of America: A Complete History. University of Nebraska Press. p. 657. ISBN 9781612344911. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Harlan High teacher ran for president as a Socialist". Suntimes.com. May 16, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012.