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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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
Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?
"His guide then was Emily Cherniack, the founder of New Politics"
March 5, 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
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FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — Endorsement watch
"VoteVets and New Politics are both announcing endorsements for former Democratic Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria."
December 4, 2025
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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."
March 19, 2026
New Politics Endorses Marni Von Wilpert For Congress In California's 48th District
"Marni von Wilpert understands that real leadership means showing up for others before yourself. It's the foundation of everything she does, and it's what gives us such confidence that she'll fight for her home district with that same conviction every single day in Congress."
March 11, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES LUKE BRONIN FOR CONGRESS IN CONNECTICUT’S FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"Luke Bronin has dedicated his career to tackling our country's toughest challenges with integrity and a commitment to the common good. That's the kind of principled leadership that Connecticut needs in Congress, and New Politics is proud to support his campaign."
March 5, 2026
NEW POLITICS-ENDORSED CANDIDATE JAMES TALARICO WINS U.S. SENATE PRIMARY IN TEXAS
"Talarico’s Historic Victory Cements New Politics’ Model for Investing in Servant Leadership"
March 5, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES DAN HELMER FOR CONGRESS IN VIRGINIA'S 7TH DISTRICT
"Dan Helmer, a West Point graduate and veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has proven himself as an effective state legislator and embodies the battle-tested leadership that New Politics champions."
February 27, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES EILEEN LAUBACHER FOR CONGRESS IN COLORADO'S 4TH DISTRICT
"A 34-year Navy veteran, Laubacher served as Defense Attaché to India and Senior Director for South Asia on the National Security Council, embodying the principled, mission-focused leadership that New Politics seeks to elevate."
February 25, 2026
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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