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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

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

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

Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change

"Three outside political groups are backing Luke Bronin in his primary challenge to Representative John Larson, the 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat."

January 29, 1016

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

NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE EILEEN LAUBACHER WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN COLORADO'S 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

"Retired Navy Rear Admiral and former National Security Council official Eileen Laubacher wins the CO-04 Democratic primary, setting up a November challenge to Rep. Lauren Boebert. "

July 1, 2026

NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE JESSICA KILLIN WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN COLORADO'S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

"Former Army Captain and paratrooper Jessica Killin wins the CO-05 Democratic primary, setting up a November challenge to Rep. Jeff Crank. Her commitment to servant leadership is exactly what Congress needs right now. "

July 1, 2026

NEW POLITICS ENDORSES SAM FORSTAG FOR CONGRESS IN MONTANA'S 1ST DISTRICT

"Sam Forstag has spent his career running towards fires to keep Montanans safe and fighting for nurses, teachers, and working families across the state. He represents the service-driven leadership at the heart of New Politics’ mission, and we are proud to support his campaign."

June 26, 2026

NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE CAIT CONLEY WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN NEW YORK'S 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

"Army special operations veteran and former White House counterterrorism director Cait Conley wins the NY-17 Democratic primary, setting up a November matchup against Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the most competitive districts in the country."

June 23, 2026

NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE NANCY LACORE WINS RUNOFF, SECURES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

"Retired Three-Star Admiral Nancy Lacore wins the SC-01 Democratic runoff, securing her place in the November general election in a bid to flip South Carolina's 1st District."

June 23, 2026

NEW POLITICS ENDORSES SHEVRIN JONES FOR CONGRESS IN FLORIDA'S 24th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

"Shevrin Jones, a former high school teacher, AmeriCorps alum, community organizer, and Florida State Senator, has spent his career in service to the people of South Florida. New Politics has backed him since early in his public service career."

June 10, 2026

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

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