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
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
Our candidates in the news
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
"Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams."
December 12, 2025
Military service gives Democratic candidates an edge
"Evan Munsing is a first-time politician navigating a crowded Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, one of the most contested seats in the nation."
December 3, 2025
The Democratic veterans trying to repeat 2018
"Self-dubbed the “Hell Cats” after the first female Marines who served in World War I, four Democratic candidates hope their military experience and pragmatic approach to addressing affordability will help them win in competitive races."
November 17, 2025