ORSON MAAZEL
FOR CONGRESS
I'm There to Serve YOU, the People of New York's 21st District.
I Will Always Vote According to the Way the MAJORITY of 500 of You Vote.
500 Working Class Citizens of the 21st District Will Be My Bosses, NOT Party Leaders and NOT Corporate Lobbyists.
“In Congress I will always vote for the policies that the majority of 500 working class people from New York’s 21st district vote for. These 500 people will be from all 15 counties in the district and will form the Swarm Democracy Group, which YOU can join.
If you elect me to represent you in Congress, I will text message the Swarm Democracy Group members the text and summary of each bill, and I will then vote according the way the majority of the Swarm members vote.
Sign up to join the Swarm Democracy Group to vote on policies.
Hold me ACCOUNTABLE!
Tell me your policy priorities and issues affecting you and your community.
I will always be accessible to and listen to YOU, not billionaires and corporate lobbyists.”
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People-Powered Campaign: Fighting for the People, Not Corporate Lobbies
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Our campaign doesn't accept any PAC money, dark money, SUPER PAC money, corporate PAC money, or other forms of large donations from billionaires. We are a people powered campaign. Current members of Congress actually spend the majority of their time talking to their owner donors, but I will instead spend that time working on legislation to fight for YOU and listening to YOU, the people of New York's 21st district.
I will always vote according to the way the majority of 501 working class people from all 15 counties of New York’s 21st district vote, and YOU can sign up to join those 501 people. The people from the 21st district are my bosses, not special interests, party leaders, billionaires or corporate lobbyists.
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~ Popular Policies
Here are some examples of popular policies that the majority of people in our democracy support:
Swarm Democracy Group
I’m an avatar for the people of New York’s 21st district. If you elect me to Congress I will always vote according to the way the majority of 500 working class citizens from the 21st district vote.
If you are a working class citizen of the New York’s 21st district, you can join the Swarm Democracy Group to vote on policies.
Whenever there is a bill up for a vote in Congress, I will text you members of the Swarm Democracy Group the language and summary of the bill so you can vote to determine how I vote on the bill.
The purpose of the Swarm Democracy Group is to make possible collective decision making among people from the 21st district, so that the people of the district are better represented.
Click here to learn more about the Swarm Democracy Group:
About the Candidate Orson Maazel:
Picking Up Trash Wearing My Tie with New York State Birds - Orson Maazel
Orson Maazel is a human rights activist running to represent New York's 21st District in Congress. With a commitment to always follow the will of his constituents and guided by the principles of compassion, justice, and transparency, Orson offers an alternative to the entrenched corruption of the Democrat/Republican duopoly (or uniparty).
To write me any questions, concerns, policy proposals, or issues affecting your community and your life or to schedule a meeting with me, click the button below:
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A trained practitioner of compassion meditation, Orson has studied Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT), developed at the Stanford Center for Altruism and Compassion. He brings a unique perspective to his work, shaped by his diverse heritage as a German Muslim Jew and his experiences traveling throughout Europe and Asia. Orson’s ability to build bridges across cultures and religions positions him as a diplomatic peace-maker who prioritizes dialogue and understanding.
Orson is the co-founder and director of ATimetoBreakSilence.com, an annual event series inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Created in collaboration with renowned singer Davóne Tines, the initiative blends artistic performances with activist voices to inspire change. The series began at the Castleton Festival, founded by Orson's late father, world-renowned conductor Lorin Maazel, and continues virtually today. Orson has led logistics, content programming, promotions, and emceed these transformative events since 2013.
As a lifelong advocate for human rights, Orson has organized impactful events with escapees from North Korea and Sudan, as well as initiatives focused on election transparency and improving democracy in the U.S. His ability to unite people around complex global and domestic issues demonstrates his dedication to meaningful, results-oriented activism.
Orson's connection to New York is deep. He attended high school in New York City and Bard College in upstate New York, and currently resides in a rural community near the 21st District. His years living on a farm in rural Virginia give him an understanding of the needs of his constituents in rural communities.
If elected, Orson pledges to serve with integrity and humility. He will take only a minimum wage salary, directing any additional compensation to support the needs of the people in the district.
Orson Maazel stands ready to fight for a brighter, fairer future for the people of New York's 21st District.
Note from Orson Maazel:
I'm There to Serve YOU, the People of New York's 21st District.
I Will Always Vote According to the Way the MAJORITY of 500 of You Vote.
500 Working Class Citizens of New York’s 21st District Will Be My Bosses, NOT Party Leaders, NOT Billionaire Donors and NOT Corporate Lobbyists.
Vote Splitting Concerns?
Are you a Democrat or a Republican worried about Vote Splitting? There is a way for you to vote your conscience and prevent vote splitting (which has also been called the "spoiler" effect). Here is how:
If you're a Democrat who wants to support our campaign but also wants to make sure a Republican doesn't win, or if you're a Republican who wants to support our campaign but also wants to make sure a Democrat doesn't win, you can team up with someone you trust from the opposite duopoly party and both agree to trust each other to vote outside the Democrat/Republican duopoly. We would welcome both of your support!
If you’re a Democrat, try to convince your Republican friend to vote outside the duopoly if you do too.
If you’re a Republican, try to convince your Democratic friend to vote outside the duopoly if you do too.
This way of preventing vote splitting encourages dialogue, collaboration and trust between those who disagree.
If you the Democrat and you the Republican both vote for me (or both vote outside the duopoly), both of you would prevent vote splitting.
This strategy for preventing vote splitting frees you up to vote your conscience, to vote for the candidate who isn’t controlled by lobbyists and who represents the will of the people.
