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Endorsement: Brooke Lierman for Maryland Comptroller

“We’re thrilled to endorse Brooke Lierman to serve as Maryland’s next comptroller. Through every step of her career, Brooke has proven that substantive change can happen when leaders build coalitions and put the interests of others above their own. Whether as a volunteer, an attorney, or as a public servant, Brooke has consistently sought to be a voice for the voiceless. As comptroller, Brooke Lierman will work tirelessly every day to ensure every Marylander has the opportunity to thrive.”

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed attorney, legislator, and lifelong public servant Brooke Lierman for Comptroller in Maryland. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Brooke Lierman
Delegate Brooke Lierman is a disability and civil rights attorney, mother of two, and state legislator. Brooke joined the General Assembly in 2015, spent five years as a Member of the Appropriations Committee before assuming a leadership role on the Environment and Transportation Committee in 2019. She is also the House Chair for the Joint Committee on Pensions, sits on the Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness, and founded and formerly co-chaired the Maryland Transit Caucus. Brooke has successfully passed landmark legislation to invest in and improve public transit; end suspension and expulsion of young students; fund evidence-based gun violence prevention programs; aid sex trafficking victims; close loopholes in our family and paid leave laws and much more. In 2019, working with environmental groups and small businesses around the state, she passed the nation’s first statewide ban on Styrofoam food and beverage containers, and in 2020 she passed the HOME Act, banning housing discrimination based on the renter’s source of income.

Brooke is a powerful advocate for her constituents and a champion for families and small businesses around the state. Amidst the health and economic crises created by COVID-19, she has organized food relief for constituents and led the successful effort to bring World Central Kitchen to Baltimore to feed thousands in need. If given the chance to become the state’s financial guardian, Brooke will lead with a culture of transparency and purpose that leverages the full power of the Comptroller’s office to unlock opportunity for every Maryland resident,

About New Politics
New Politics is a bipartisan organization that revitalizes American democracy by recruiting, developing, and electing leaders who have committed their lives to serving our country, either through the military or national service organizations like AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps. New Politics support includes strategic advising and training in all aspects of a candidate’s campaign, such as fundraising, communications, organizing, hiring, and team building. New Politics has raised more than $8.5 million for their candidates, electing more than 30 of them to office, from Congress to School Board.

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Endorsement: Don Davis for Congress (NC-02)

“Our country is in desperate need of leaders who wake up every day looking for new opportunities to serve and Don Davis has been doing just that his entire career. As an Airman, minister, and public servant, Don has been a consistent champion for working families, and he’s pushed those around him to put the good of the whole before their own self-interest. Don Davis is the courageous, battle-tested servant leader that eastern North Carolina deserves, and we’re proud to support his campaign to be their next representative in Washington.”

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed educator, minister, and US Air Force veteran Don Davis for Representative in North Carolina’s Second Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Don Davis
Don Davis was born and raised in rural Snow Hill, North Carolina. After growing up working in the tobacco fields, Don attended the United States Air Force Academy and was commissioned as an officer, and served in uniform for 8 years. There, Don coordinated Air Force One operations at Andrews Air Force Base and supported families of military members killed in action as a mortuary officer. While stationed at Air Force ROTC Detachment 600, Don returned to eastern North Carolina as an assistant professor of Aerospace Studies at East Carolina University instructing national security affairs and leadership courses. He earned his doctorate in education and has continued to teach and mentor students for 20 years. Upon leaving the Air Force, Don continued his commitment to public service - becoming the youngest Mayor of his hometown, Snow Hill, at age 29. As Mayor, Don focused on re-building the local economy and investing in essential infrastructure projects – like high-speed internet. In his six terms as a Senator in the state legislature, Don has served as a champion for eastern North Carolina, fighting for our rural communities and delivering results for our families. In his tenure, Don fought and won teacher pay raises, a $1 billion investment to expand high-speed internet access, tax exemptions for military pensions, and $215 million in funding for the ECU Brody School of Medicine which serves the surrounding 19 rural counties. Don is running for Congress to fight for eastern North Carolina and take our values to Washington. He lives in Greene County, NC, with his wife Yuvonka and three sons: Ryan, Justin, and Kyler.

Brendan Burke 12/14/21 Brendan Burke 12/14/21

Endorsement: Ruben Ramirez for Congress (TX-15)

“Whether at home or abroad, in the classroom or the courtroom, Ruben Ramirez has spent his life on the frontlines of service and demonstrated an unyielding commitment to empowering his community. As their representative in Washington, he will work tirelessly on behalf of everyone in the 15th District regardless of where they come from or how they vote. We’re thrilled to endorse this courageous, values-driven leader who will always put the interests of his fellow Texans above partisan politics.”

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed former educator, current trial attorney, and decorated Army veteran Ruben Ramirez for Representative in Texas’ 15th Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Ruben Ramirez
Ruben Ramirez was born in the Rio Grande Valley and grew up in Edinburg, Texas in humble beginnings, but with a loving grandmother and father who instilled the value of integrity, hard work, and patriotism in him. After attending the University of Texas-Pan American – today known as the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – he became a licensed educator and taught Chemistry and Physics to high school students in his hometown. He volunteered to join the war in Afghanistan to fight for our freedom in the U.S. Army, and was recognized with a battlefield promotion and a Bronze Star for his leadership. After being honorably discharged, he attended the University of Houston Law Center with his young family in tow. Today, he is a civil trial lawyer representing his neighbors in the Rio Grande Valley in a court of law, as he seeks to do in Congress.

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Endorsement: Jessica Mason for Congress (TX-30)

“Our country desperately needs leaders like Jessica Mason who know what it means to serve something bigger than themselves. Jessica has spent her career building bridges, taking on big challenges, and putting others first. Whether in uniform or on the front lines fighting on behalf of her community, Jessica has demonstrated her commitment to empowering those around her and to leading with courage and empathy. That’s why we’re thrilled to support her trailblazing campaign to represent Texas’ 30th Congressional District as the first-ever Black woman Veteran to serve in Congress.”

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed Navy veteran, community activist, and public servant, Jessica Mason for Representative in Texas’ 30th Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Jessica Mason
Jessica was born and raised in South Dallas. She attended E.B Comstock Middle School and Skyline Highschool. Growing up in poverty, Jessica struggled to afford a college education, but found a way forward by enlisting in the Navy where she served as a medic. She briefly worked in the Virginia General Assembly while earning her master’s degree before turning her focus to organizing and providing direct support to communities in need. Jessica returned to Dallas at the height of the COVID pandemic to begin working as an affordable housing administrator focused on delivering life-sustaining resources to low-income communities, assisting families and individuals with rent assistance, providing food and nutrition services, and helping navigate healthcare services. Jessica is running for Congress because she believes we shouldn’t be dependent on the kindness of strangers just to survive. TX-30 needs policies designed for the success of working-class people, and it needs leaders who grew up in and survived the struggles of their communities

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Endorsement: Dawn Gile for Maryland Senate

Through her tireless work as an attorney and dedicated service fighting on behalf of fellow military families, Dawn Gile has demonstrated her lifelong commitment to empowering others. As their State Senator, Dawn will do everything in her power to ensure her District 33 neighbors have all the support and resources they need to thrive. We’re thrilled to endorse this lifelong servant leader and can’t wait to see the impact she has on her community and across the state when she gets to Annapolis.

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed attorney and military family advocate Dawn Gile to represent Maryland’s 33rd State Senate District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

“Through her tireless work as an attorney and dedicated service fighting on behalf of fellow military families, Dawn Gile has demonstrated her lifelong commitment to empowering others. As their State Senator, Dawn will do everything in her power to ensure her District 33 neighbors have all the support and resources they need to thrive. We’re thrilled to endorse this lifelong servant leader and can’t wait to see the impact she has on her community and across the state when she gets to Annapolis.”

About Dawn Gile
In addition to being an accomplished attorney, Dawn is a proud Army spouse and an award-winning advocate for military families. She has long devoted her time to supporting veterans and military families, including having served as president of Military Spouse JD Network, an organization that works to expand employment opportunities for military spouses and provides free legal assistance to Gold Star families and veteran caregivers. Dawn is an experienced attorney, representing businesses in litigation in Maryland and the District of Columbia for over a decade. She decided to run for the Maryland Senate in District 33 after seeing a need for more effective representation on four key values: supporting working families; protecting the environment; helping small businesses thrive; and investing in our public schools. Dawn and her husband, SGM D.J. Gile, along with their three daughters, reside in Severna Park, Maryland. More information about Dawn can be found at her website: https://dawngile.com

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Endorsement: Jackie Gordon for Congress (NY-02)

“Whether in uniform or in the classroom, on the town council or on the campaign trail, Jackie Gordon has dedicated her life and career to serving others. In Congress, she’ll continue to put service before self, bring people together, and work tirelessly on behalf of her Long Island neighbors. We proudly endorsed her spirited 2020 bid for Congress and once again, New Politics is proud to be supporting this courageous servant leader.”

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed US Army veteran, educator, and public servant Jackie Gordon for Representative in New York’s 2nd Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Jackie Gordon
Jackie Gordon is a veteran, educator, public servant, and community leader. Jackie was born in Jamaica, West Indies, and grew up in Queens, NY. Over her 29-year career in the Armed Forces, Jackie served honorably at home and abroad, including tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She retired from the Army Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2014. Following her time in uniform, Jackie spent three decades working in New York public schools. From 2007 to 2020, she served on the Babylon Town Council, where she worked to direct resources to veterans and military families as Chair of the Veterans Advisory Council.

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Endorsement: Jason Dozier for Atlanta City Council

New Politics is proud to endorse Jason Dozier in his campaign for Atlanta City Council. Through his work empowering fellow veterans, leadership on environmental justice, and honorable service at home and abroad in the Army, Jason has demonstrated his steadfast commitment to serving others, and to ensuring a better future for his community. We can’t wait to see this vibrant young leader continue his life of service and advocacy as city councilor, where we know he'll work tirelessly on behalf of his hometown.

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed US Army veteran and community advocate Jason Dozier to represent Atlanta’s City Council District 4. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

“New Politics is proud to endorse Jason Dozier in his campaign for Atlanta City Council. Through his work empowering fellow veterans, leadership on environmental justice, and honorable service at home and abroad in the Army, Jason has demonstrated his steadfast commitment to serving others, and to ensuring a better future for his community. We can’t wait to see this vibrant young leader continue his life of service and advocacy as city councilor, where we know he'll work tirelessly on behalf of his hometown.”

About Jason Dozier
Jason Dozier is an Atlanta native and lives in the Mechanicsville community with his wife, Claire, and their daughter, Rayna. He earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Georgia and currently works as a director at Hire Heroes USA, a non-profit which helps veterans earn good-paying jobs. Jason served in the Army as a reconnaissance officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan, earning the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. In addition to his professional work with military veterans, Jason serves as a community advocate and organizer in the Mechanicsville neighborhood where he co-founded and co-chairs the Intrenchment Creek Community Stewardship Council, an environmental justice organization serving our south Atlanta communities.

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Endorsement: Cheryl Grosso for Newtown Supervisor

As a nurse in the Army, Cheryl Grosso never asked the soldiers she served with or cared for what party they voted for because her North Star has always been her duty to country. She’s served with that same courage and integrity in her career out of uniform and continues to work tirelessly to empower those around her. That's the type of servant leadership our country needs from its public officials, and it’s exactly what Cheryl will bring to the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors. We’re proud to endorse her.

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed US Army veteran Cheryl Gross to serve on the Board of Supervisors in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics.

“As a nurse in the Army, Cheryl Grosso never asked the soldiers she served with or cared for what party they voted for because her North Star has always been her duty to country. She’s served with that same courage and integrity in her career out of uniform and continues to work tirelessly to empower those around her. That's the type of servant leadership our country needs from its public officials, and it’s exactly what Cheryl will bring to the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors. We’re proud to endorse her.”

About Cheryl Grosso
Cheryl Grosso is a veteran, nurse, and information technology professional with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, information systems and organizational development. Cheryl began her career as a nurse in the United States Army working on a Cardiac Care Unit at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. During her career she has progressed through a series of roles in Professional Nursing in Critical Care, Education, Management and Process Improve- ment. She holds a bachelor of science in nursing from Villanova University and a master’s of science in nursing with a concentration in clinical informatics from Excelsior College.

Brendan Burke 10/11/21 Brendan Burke 10/11/21

Endorsement: Daniella Deseta Lyttle for Judge

Daniella Deseta Lyttle has seen firsthand the struggles that so many working families in Austin face. Through her lived experience as an immigrant and her tireless work as a lawyer on behalf of working families, there is no one better suited to apply the law with both integrity and empathy than her. She’s committed her life to serving the country that welcomed her family, and as Travis County’s next Civil District Court Judge, she will embody courage and servant leadership from the bench. We are proud to endorse her.

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed Army veteran Daniella Deseta Lyttle for 261st Civil District Court in Travis County, Austin, Texas. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

About Daniella Deseta Lyttle
Daniella is running to be the first immigrant and the first female veteran to serve the 261st Civil District Court in Travis County, Austin, Texas.

As an immigrant, mother, and Army veteran, Daniella understands all too well that we need judges who understand the struggles of working families and who have the temperament, compassion, and cultural competence to serve on the bench. Daniella is an award-winning multilingual trial lawyer (Spanish and Portuguese) who has served her community in the areas of family law and immigration for over twelve years.

Daniella served as Army Infantry Combat Medic for eight years, graduated with honors from University of South Florida and graduated at the top ten percent of her class - Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law. She’s the proud owner and Managing Partner of Lyttle Law Firm, PLLC, where she leads her team to provide legal services to the Austin community to people facing some of the most challenging times in their lives. Daniella and her team at Lyttle Law pride themselves in serving Austin residents with creative advocacy, passion, and expertise.