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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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
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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE BALE DALTON WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN FLORIDA'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"Bale Dalton, the Navy Captain and former NASA Chief of Staff will carry his 23-year record of service into the general election with his sights set on flipping FL-07. His career rooted in servant leadership earned him this win, and New Politics is thrilled to back him through November. "
August 18, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE PIA DANDIYA WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN FLORIDA'S 22ND DISTRICT
"Pia Dandiya, who began her career as a Teach for America corps member before becoming one of the youngest high school principals in the country, won tonight’s Democratic primary in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. "
August 18, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE LEELA GRAY CAPTURES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IN FLORIDA'S 13TH DISTRICT
"Retired Army Brigadier General Leela Gray's 30-year military record propelled her past the primary field to secure the Democratic nomination in Florida's 13th Congressional District. She has New Politics’ full support as she takes on incumbent Anna Paulina Luna in November. "
August 18, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSES ER NURSE MITCHELL BERMAN FOR CONGRESS IN WISCONSIN'S 1ST DISTRICT
"Mitchell Berman is an emergency room nurse who spent over a decade caring for veterans, active duty servicemembers, and their families at the VA. His servant leadership and commitment to putting others first is what the people of Wisconsin deserve in Congress. "
August 17, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE DAVID CROWLEY PULLS OFF MAJOR UPSET TO WIN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN
"The AmeriCorps Public Allies Alum and Milwaukee County Executive's Come-From-Behind Win Sets Up a November Battle for the Governor's Mansion as Crowley Seeks to Become Wisconsin's First Black Governor"
August 12, 2026
NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE LUKE BRONIN WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY, UNSEATS 14-TERM INCUMBENT IN CONNECTICUT'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
"The former Hartford Mayor and Navy Intelligence Officer becomes the first challenger in Connecticut history to defeat a sitting member of Congress in a primary, delivering the generational change New Politics has been calling for."
August 11, 2026
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