Gary Swing

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says his campaign puts "human rights first" and calls for cutting the military budget by 90%, closing foreign military bases and ending foreign military aid.[1]
• Calls for electing a single-chamber Congress by proportional representation, abolishing the U.S. Senate and the Electoral College, and adopting a parliamentary system.[1]
• Describes himself as a lifelong pacifist and a "perennial alternative party candidate" who has advocated for proportional representation since 1993.[1]

Background

• Green Party nominee, U.S. House, Arizona District 6 · 2026[2],[3]
• Candidate, Unity Party of Colorado (three races), Colorado · 2020–2024[1]
• Green Party candidate on the ballot seven times (four in Colorado, three in Arizona), Green Party · 1996–2018[1]
• Former spokesperson, Best Democracy[1]
• Cultural events promoter (about 20 years); also worked as a U.S. postal carrier, Self-employed; U.S. Postal Service[1]

Education

• Master's degree, Political Science, University of Colorado Denver[1]
• B.A., Political Science, University of Colorado Boulder[1]

Where they stand

• Foreign Policy
  Says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, supports war crimes tribunals and reparations for Gaza, and calls for ending permanent membership and veto power on the U.N. Security Council.[1]
• Immigration
  Supports abolishing ICE and "freedom of migration," and opposes a border wall.[1],[4]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports pollution taxes, a transition away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy to renewable sources, and protecting public lands.[1],[4]
• Health Care
  Supports Medicare for all, a universal basic income, and forgiving student loan debt.[1],[4]
• Abortion
  Supports federal legislation to secure abortion rights and public funding for family planning programs.[1]

Voting record

Gary Swing has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.