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
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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 Backs Service Candidates In High Profile Texas Senate And Wisconsin Governor Races
"With the Long-Time Support and Endorsement of New Politics, AmeriCorps Alumni James Talarico and David Crowley Launch Historic Statewide Campaigns"
September 15, 2025
New Politics Endorses Matt Maasdam For Congress In Michigan's 7th Congressional District
"Maasdam, a retired Navy SEAL who served as President Barack Obama's Military Aide and carried the nuclear football, exemplifies the service-driven leadership that New Politics champions."
September 8, 2025
New Politics Endorses Kishla Askins For Congress In Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
"A retired Naval Officer who served as a Physician’s Assistant with the U.S. Marines, Askins exemplifies the service-driven leadership at the core of New Politics’ mission."
September 3, 2025
New Politics Endorses Ryan Crosswell For Congress In Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District
"Crosswell, a Marine Corps Reserve lieutenant colonel, represents the kind of servant leadership New Politics seeks to elevate."
August 13, 2025
New Politics Endorses Sarah Trone Garriott For Congress In Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
"Garriott, a mother, ordained Lutheran minister, and current Iowa State Senator, brings a proven track record of service and electoral success in competitive districts.
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July 31, 2025
New Politics Endorses Cait Conley For Congress In New York’s 17th Congressional District
"New Politics today endorsed U.S. Army special operations veteran and former White House National Security Council Director for Counterterrorism, Cait Conley, for Congress in New York’s 17th Congressional District."
June 9, 2025
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