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NEW POLITICS BACKS SERVICE CANDIDATES IN HIGH PROFILE TEXAS SENATE AND WISCONSIN GOVERNOR RACES
With the Long-Time Support and Endorsement of New Politics, AmeriCorps Alumni James Talarico and David Crowley Launch Historic Statewide Campaigns
WASHINGTON D.C. (September 15, 2025) — New Politics, an organization that recruits, develops, and elects leaders across the political spectrum with service backgrounds, today announced its endorsement of James Talarico for U.S. Senate in Texas and David Crowley for Governor of Wisconsin. Both AmeriCorps alumni, Talarico and Crowley represent the culmination of New Politics' decade-long commitment to backing service leaders in their run for office, having supported their political journeys since their earliest political campaigns.
Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics, released the following statements:
On James Talarico: "James Talarico represents the best of what's possible when servant leaders step into the arena. His AmeriCorps service taught him to set aside partisan divides in service to his community and country. James has that rare ability to connect authentically across differences, exactly what Texas and the U.S. Senate need. New Politics has believed in James since day one, when others saw his first race as impossible. We're betting big on him again because servant leaders like James are essential for the future of our democracy."
On David Crowley: "David Crowley exemplifies the transformative power of servant leadership. From his AmeriCorps service to becoming the first African American elected as Milwaukee County Executive, he has consistently broken barriers while bringing people together. New Politics has backed David Crowley since his city council race in 2015, and the foundation of public service experience he’s built over the past decade has prepared him to tackle Wisconsin's biggest challenges as Governor. New Politics is proud to stand with David as he takes this historic next step."
About James Talarico
James Talarico has dedicated his career to public service and education. After serving with AmeriCorps, he worked as a public school teacher before being elected to the Texas State House in 2018, representing Round Rock and Cedar Park. In the legislature, he has been a champion for public education, healthcare access, and economic opportunity for working families. Despite serving in the minority party, James has built bipartisan coalitions and passed meaningful legislation that directly impacts his constituents' lives. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, James brings the collaborative leadership and authentic communication skills that Texas needs in the U.S. Senate. He is running to be a voice for all Texans, regardless of party affiliation. Learn more at jamestalarico.com.
About David Crowley
David Crowley's career has been defined by breaking barriers and building bridges. After serving with AmeriCorps, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2016, where he championed economic development and criminal justice reform. In 2019, he made history as the youngest person and first African American elected as Milwaukee County Executive, where he has led the state's most populous county through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery efforts. Under his leadership, Milwaukee County has prioritized mental health services, workforce development, and government accountability. A Milwaukee native and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate, David is running for Governor to bring his proven track record of servant leadership and results-driven governance to the state level. Learn more at crowleyforwi.com.
About New Politics
New Politics is an organization that revitalizes American democracy by recruiting, developing, and electing leaders across the ideological and political spectrum who have committed their lives to serving their communities and our country, either through military service, national service organizations like AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps, or by demonstrating strong service-based leadership in their community. 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 over $40 million to support over 475 candidates, successfully electing more than 200 of them to office, from Congress to School Board. Learn more at newpolitics.org.
