Former Senate Candidate Murray Sabrin To Speak At Rider

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Former U.S. Senate candidate and Ramapo College political science professor Dr. Murray Sabrin will appear at Rider University on March 7, university officials announced.

Sabrin, who ran as a candidate with the Libertarian Party last year, will discuss running for statewide office and his perspective on running as a third party candidate.

The event, hosted by The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, takes place at 7 p.m. in Science and Technology Center 102 on Rider University's Lawrenceville campus.

In pursuit of Sen. Bob Menendez’s seat last year, Sabrin said his theme would be to bring peace, liberty and prosperity to each of New Jersey's 21 counties.

“As an enthusiastic and longtime supporter of free enterprise, Sabrin has an insightful perspective on New Jersey's motto, ‘Liberty and Prosperity,’" Rebovich Institute Director Micah Rasmussen said. "His experience with third-party politics will also be of interest to affiliates of any party, especially because third-party candidates can play impactful roles in statewide and national elections."

At Ramapo, Sabrin and his wife helped establish The Sabrin Center for Free Enterprise in the college's Anisfield School of Business. It focuses on enhancing understanding of the free enterprise system and analyzing how government policies impact both the free market and the nonprofit sector.

Sabrin received a doctorate in economic geography from Rutgers University, a master's in social studies education from Lehman College and a bachelor's in history, geography and social studies education from Hunter College.

The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics is dedicated to public service and scholarly analysis of government, public policy, campaigns and elections in New Jersey.

Founded in 2001 by the late Professor David Rebovich (1949–2007), the Institute is a dynamic and creative home where students can network, study and gain practical experience in New Jersey politics. For more information, contact Susan Cuccia at 609-896-5350 or scuccia@rider.edu.