Solarz, Stephen J. (Stephen Joshua), 1940-2010

Stephen Joshua Solarz (September 12, 1940 – November 29, 2010) was an American academic and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. Representative from New York's 13th congressional district from 1975 to 1993.

Born in Manhattan, he attended public schools in New York City before earning a B.A. degree from Brandeis University and an M.A. from Columbia University. Solarz taught political science at Brooklyn College during the 1967–1968 academic year. In 1966, Solarz was the campaign manager for an anti-war campaign, for a U.S. House seat. He used that experience to make a successful run for the State Assembly two years later. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1969 to 1974, sitting in the 178th, 179th and 180th New York State Legislatures. In 1973, he challenged Sebastian Leone for Brooklyn borough president, losing both the Democratic primary and the general election as the candidate for the Liberal Party of New York.

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