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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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
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
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 perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats
New Politics-endorsed candidate James Talarico wins U.S. Senate primary in Texas
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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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
Our candidates in the news
Trump impeachment whistleblower Vindman raises $1.7M in first day of Florida Senate campaign
"The Democratic candidate is vying to challenge GOP Sen. Ashley Moody, who was appointed to the Senate by Gov. Ron DeSantis."
January 28, 2026
Hell Cats vs. Hegseth
"Meet the military women who are fighting to win purple districts for the Democrats and put the defense secretary on notice."
January 13, 2026
Could a group of women veteran ‘Hellcats’ help Democrats flip the House in 2026?
"Conley is part of the “Hellcats,” a group of four Democratic women with military backgrounds running for Congress in next year's midterm elections."
December 22, 2025
They quit government to protest Trump. Now they are running for Congress to stop him
"More than a half-dozen federal employees from departments including Justice, Veterans Affairs, State and Agriculture who quit or lost their jobs after the Trump administration swung a wrecking ball through their agencies are running for Congress as Democrats. Each has put their record of public service, and their experience during the opening months of Trump's second term, at the center of their campaign."
December 18, 2025