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NEW POLITICS RE-ENDORSES TEN SERVANT LEADER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR 2026
New Politics is proud to endorse ten incumbent Members of Congress who exemplify the servant leadership at the heart of the organization’s mission. These leaders have all been previously endorsed by New Politics, and have demonstrated a deep commitment to service over self throughout their terms in Congress.
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NEW POLITICS RE-ENDORSES TEN SERVANT LEADER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR 2026
WASHINGTON D.C. (March 19, 2026) — New Politics today endorsed ten incumbent Members of Congress who exemplify the servant leadership at the heart of the organization’s mission. These leaders have all been previously endorsed by New Politics, and have demonstrated a deep commitment to service over self throughout their terms in Congress. The re-endorsed candidates are:
- Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45)
- Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06)
- Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04)
- Rep. Maggie Goodlander (NH-02)
- Rep. Herb Conaway (NJ-03)
- Rep. Pat Ryan (NY-18)
- Rep. Don Davis (NC-01)
- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06)
- Rep. Chris Deluzio (PA-17)
- Rep. Eugene Vindman (VA-01)
Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics, released the following statement:
“These ten leaders represent the very best of servant leadership. They came to Congress not as politicians first, but as people who had already dedicated their lives to service, and they have governed the same way. With our democracy under threat and Americans hungry for leaders they can count on, these Members have earned the trust of their constituents through steadfast, dependable leadership, day after day. Among them are rising stars and Members facing competitive reelections that are critical to winning back the House. New Politics isproud to stand with each of them as they carry this work forward in 2026, and we are honored to endorse them again this cycle.”
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.
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES SAM FORSTAG FOR CONGRESS IN MONTANA'S 1ST DISTRICT
Sam Forstag has spent his career running towards fires to keep Montanans safe and fighting for nurses, teachers, and working families across the state. He represents the service-driven leadership at the heart of New Politics’ mission, and we are proud to support his campaign.
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE CAIT CONLEY WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN NEW YORK'S 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Army special operations veteran and former White House counterterrorism director Cait Conley wins the NY-17 Democratic primary, setting up a November matchup against Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the most competitive districts in the country.
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE NANCY LACORE WINS RUNOFF, SECURES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Retired Three-Star Admiral Nancy Lacore wins the SC-01 Democratic runoff, securing her place in the November general election in a bid to flip South Carolina's 1st District.
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSES SHEVRIN JONES FOR CONGRESS IN FLORIDA'S 24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Shevrin Jones, a former high school teacher, AmeriCorps alum, community organizer, and Florida State Senator, has spent his career in service to the people of South Florida. New Politics has backed him since early in his public service career.
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