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
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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
‘Bet it on the underdog’: Talarico officially enters the Texas Senate primary
"Emily Cherniack, the founder and executive director of New Politics, a group focused on backing candidates with public service backgrounds, said Talarico is not a 'D.C. consultant candidate...'"
September 9, 2025
"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