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Jason Crow's Road From Paratrooper to Democratic Power Player

Jason Crow's Road From Paratrooper to Democratic Power Player

"Jason brings a servant leadership ethos and a soldier’s discipline to the job. He knows that voters want fighters who put their local communities first, not undying loyalty to partisan ideology."
July 26, 2026
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"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate

"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate

"New Politics, a group focused on supporting candidates from service backgrounds, is launching a multimillion-dollar effort to recruit thousands of candidates over the next four years. And the congressman co-chairing the effort said it comes as the country faces “a crisis moment in political leadership."
March 27, 2025
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Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change

Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change

"Three outside political groups are backing Luke Bronin in his primary challenge to Representative John Larson, the 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat."
January 29, 1016
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Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?

Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?

"His guide then was Emily Cherniack, the founder of New Politics"
March 5, 2026
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NEW POLITICS IN THE NEWS

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

"New Politics recruits candidates with military backgrounds and has endorsed Bennett and Maasdam."
June 29, 2026
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For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal

For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal

"Democrats have made their opposition to the Iran war clear since it started two months ago. And the party’s candidates in this year’s midterms who served in the military are making their pitches personal."
May 22, 2026
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The Politico 50: Emily Cherniack

The Politico 50: Emily Cherniack

"Fifty years ago, the majority of members of Congress had served in the military. Today, that figure is below 20 percent, and President Trump notably avoided serving in Vietnam with five draft deferrals. Boston-based political recruiter Emily Cherniack is trying to change that. “More than ever, we need proven leaders with courage, integrity and empathy to fix our politics,” she says."
November 18, 2025
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Why the Sudden Surge in Veteran Candidates?

Why the Sudden Surge in Veteran Candidates?

"Recently, several outside groups have formed to help veterans run for office, like this one, called New Politics. The group's founder, Emily Cherniack, wants to reverse the shift in Congress."
October 22, 2025
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Take (New Politics) Class If You Want to Run for Office

Take (New Politics) Class If You Want to Run for Office

"The conversations in that room were changing lives. And they might just change our politics."
October 28, 2025
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The "Servant Leader": Adopting the "We Mindset"

The "Servant Leader": Adopting the "We Mindset"

"Imagine a not-too-distant future where every decision made by elected officials begins with the question “What is best for the country?”"
November 5, 2025
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Press Releases

New Politics Endorses Joanna Mendoza For Congress In Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District

New Politics Endorses Joanna Mendoza For Congress In Arizona’s Sixth Congressional District

"New Politics today endorsed retired Marine and Navy veteran JoAnna Mendoza for Congress in Arizona’s sixth congressional district."
May 30, 2025
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New Politics Endorses Rebecca Bennett For Congress In New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District

New Politics Endorses Rebecca Bennett For Congress In New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District

"New Politics is proud to endorse former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Air National Guard officer, and healthcare business leader Rebecca Bennett for Congress in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District."
April 16, 2025
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New Politics Endorses Maura Sullivan For Congress In New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District

New Politics Endorses Maura Sullivan For Congress In New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District

"New Politics today endorsed U.S. Marine Corps Officer, Iraq War Veteran, and VA Assistant Secretary appointed by President Obama, Maura Sullivan for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District."
April 15, 2025
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"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate

"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate

"New Politics, a group focused on supporting candidates from service backgrounds, is launching a multimillion-dollar effort to recruit thousands of candidates over the next four years. And the congressman co-chairing the effort said it comes as the country faces “a crisis moment in political leadership."
March 27, 2025
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Our candidates in the news

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

"New Politics recruits candidates with military backgrounds and has endorsed Bennett and Maasdam."
June 29, 2026
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Rebecca Bennett Wins New Jersey House Primary to Take On Thomas Kean Jr.

Rebecca Bennett Wins New Jersey House Primary to Take On Thomas Kean Jr.

“If this group of badass American patriots can get a political outsider — a 2010 Honda Accord-driving, Navy-veteran mom — to win in one of the most competitive primaries in the country, we are going to flip this seat,” Ms. Bennett said.
June 3, 2026
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Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid

Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid

"Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council aide known for his role in President Donald Trump’s first impeachment, has raised $8.2 million since launching his Democratic bid for Senate in the Sunshine State."
April 2, 2026
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A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats

A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats

New Politics-endorsed candidate James Talarico wins U.S. Senate primary in Texas
March 5, 2026
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