Campaigns Activist Campaigns Electoral Action About Us Home Page Principles Platform Statements National Committee Locals and Commissions National Office Media The Socialist Literature The Organizer SPUSA Members List Bulletin Board Support the Party Join us or Pay Dues SP Members Mail Log-In SOCIALIST PARTY NATIONAL CONVENTION The National Convention of the Socialist Party USA is "the final authority in all matters of principles, policies, constitution, and national platform, all subject to referendum" (SPUSA  Constitution, VIII [1]). National Conventions are held every two years on the odd-numbered year, with the date and location determined by the National Committee. 2005 CONVENTION: NEWARK, NEW JERSEY First session Friday Raul Cano chairing Saturday's session Convention dinner