Contact: Aly Ferguson
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WASHINGTON D.C. (April 23, 2026) — New Politics announced new endorsements for 27 candidates running for downballot offices across the country in 2026. These servant leaders — running for offices ranging from state legislature to school board — have each demonstrated a deep and lasting commitment to service before self. Their backgrounds span military veterans, alumni of AmeriCorps, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, and proven community leaders who have spent their careers putting others first
The endorsed downballot candidates are:
Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics, released the following statement:
“Every one of these candidates has already answered a call to serve, whether in uniform, through national service, or by dedicating themselves to their communities in ways that demand sacrifice and courage. From the Texas State House to Pawtucket City Hall, these candidates are carrying the values of service into the offices that shape daily life for millions of Americans. The health of our democracy depends not just on who leads in Washington, but on who leads in every community across this country. New Politics is proud to stand behind each of these candidates.”
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.
