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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Midterms heat up as Trump signals importance of 2026 elections
"President Trump is signaling the importance of the 2026 midterm elections for Republicans vying to keep power in Congress. Emily Cherniack, the founder and executive director of New Politics, joins CBS News with more on efforts to help Democrats win."
March 24, 2026
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
NEW POLITICS IN THE NEWS
Tram Nguyen is being outspent. Don’t count her out
"New Politics endorsed Nguyen on Monday, a notable development in this district. The organization helped recruit and propel Seth Moulton in his long shot 2014 challenge against John Tierney."
July 28, 2026
"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
In Battle for House, Democrats Are Calling Up Military Recruits
"Aware of its deeply unpopular national brand, the Democratic Party is turning to an unusually large crop of veterans to help it retake the House next year."
March 8, 2025
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
Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?
"His guide then was Emily Cherniack, the founder of New Politics"
March 5, 2026
Midterms heat up as Trump signals importance of 2026 elections
"President Trump is signaling the importance of the 2026 midterm elections for Republicans vying to keep power in Congress. Emily Cherniack, the founder and executive director of New Politics, joins CBS News with more on efforts to help Democrats win."
March 24, 2026
Press Releases
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE DAVID CROWLEY PULLS OFF MAJOR UPSET TO WIN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN
"The AmeriCorps Public Allies Alum and Milwaukee County Executive's Come-From-Behind Win Sets Up a November Battle for the Governor's Mansion as Crowley Seeks to Become Wisconsin's First Black Governor"
August 12, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE LUKE BRONIN WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY, UNSEATS 14-TERM INCUMBENT IN CONNECTICUT'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"The former Hartford Mayor and Navy Intelligence Officer becomes the first challenger in Connecticut history to defeat a sitting member of Congress in a primary, delivering the generational change New Politics has been calling for."
August 11, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE ELAINE LURIA SECURES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IN VIRGINIA'S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"The 20-year Navy veteran and former member of Congress secures the VA-02 Democratic nomination, setting up a November rematch with Rep. Jen Kiggans in one of the country's top DCCC Red to Blue races."
August 4, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES TRAM NGUYEN FOR CONGRESS IN MASSACHUSETTS' 6TH DISTRICT
"Tram Nguyen has fought for people her entire career. As a legal aid attorney, she stood up for survivors of violence, veterans, immigrants, and workers who had nowhere else to turn. Now she's ready to do that in Congress, giving people real reasons to believe that government can improve their lives. New Politics is proud to stand with her."
July 27, 2026
WITH 100 DAYS TO GO, NEW POLITICS IS BACKING 22 SERVANT LEADERS IN FIGHT FOR THE HOUSE
"Our candidates have already proven, in uniform, in classrooms, and in their communities, that they have what it takes to lead and deliver for the American people. Their strength of character and backgrounds rooted in service is what wins elections. It's what's going to flip the House in November."
July 26, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES CALLIE BARR FOR CONGRESS IN MICHIGAN'S 1ST DISTRICT
"Callie understands deeply what working families across Upper and Northern Michigan are up against, and she's ready to take on the corruption that’s driving up costs and leaving people behind. New Politics is proud to stand behind her. "
July 22, 2026
Our candidates in the news
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
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
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