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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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
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
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
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
New Politics Founder Emily Cherniack's Journey from Political Newcomer to a Prominent Campaign Force
"The journey of New Politics founder Emily Cherniack from political newcomer to prominent campaign force."
November 12, 2025
Press Releases
New Politics Endorses Evan Munsing For Congress In Colorado's 8th Congressional District
"A Marine Corps veteran who deployed twice and now serves as a business executive and nonprofit leader serving veterans and first responders, Munsing demonstrates the commitment to service before self that defines New Politics' vision for leadership."
September 26, 2025
New Politics Endorses Jessica Killin For Congress In Colorado’s 5th Congressional District
"New Politics today endorsed former U.S. Army Captain and paratrooper, Jessica Killin, for Congress in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District."
September 26, 2025
New Politics Announces $2 Million Joint Fundraising Effort To Support Democratic Candidates In Top House Pickup Districts
"New Politics Next Mission Fund Launches with Endorsements of Eight Service-Driven Candidates in Must-Win Districts to Flip the House in 2026"
September 25, 2025
New Politics Endorses Zach Dembo For Congress In Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
"Dembo, a Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps veteran who served as a federal prosecutor in the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, represents the commitment to public service that New Politics advances."
September 25, 2025
New Politics Endorses Darren McAuley For Congress In Florida's 15th Congressional District
"McAuley, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Colonel in the Air National Guard who has served six tours of duty including combat missions in Iraq, brings the proven track record of service-oriented leadership that defines New Politics' mission."
September 25, 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
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