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Contact: Aly Ferguson
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSES MATT MAASDAM FOR CONGRESS IN MICHIGAN'S 7th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
WASHINGTON D.C. (September 8, 2025) — New Politics today endorsed Matt Maasdam for Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. Maasdam, a retired Navy SEAL who served as President Barack Obama's Military Aide and carried the nuclear football, exemplifies the service-driven leadership that New Politics champions.
Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics, released the following statement:
“Matt Maasdam embodies true leadership: decades of putting mission before self in service to our country. From leading Navy SEAL missions in the world's most dangerous places to standing ready with the nuclear football at President Obama's side, Matt has never backed down from the hard calls. That same relentless commitment to getting the job done is exactly what Michigan families need in Congress. New Politics is proud to stand with Matt as he answers the call to serve once again.”
About Matt Maasdam
Matt Maasdam’s life has been defined by service to his country and his community. Forged by his service as a Navy SEAL, he deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and the Pacific, leading missions in some of the world’s most dangerous environments and later serving as the lead instructor for SEAL training’s “Hell Week,” instilling teamwork, integrity, and courage in the next generation of SEALs. His leadership was recognized when he was chosen as President Barack Obama’s Military Aide, responsible for planning emergency responses and carrying the nuclear football. After leaving active duty, Matt brought the same mission-driven mindset to business, helping lead operations at Under Armour and founding two e-commerce companies. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Matt now lives in mid-Michigan with his wife Laura, a fellow Navy veteran, and their two boys. He is running for Congress to continue his service by fighting for Michigan families with hard work, courage, and integrity. Learn more at mattmaasdam.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.
