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Jason Crow's Road From Paratrooper to Democratic Power Player

Jason Crow's Road From Paratrooper to Democratic Power Player

"Jason brings a servant leadership ethos and a soldier’s discipline to the job. He knows that voters want fighters who put their local communities first, not undying loyalty to partisan ideology."
July 26, 2026
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"A Crisis Moment": New Politics Launches $20 Million Push to Recruit Service-Oriented Candidate

"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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Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change

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
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Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?

Long-Suffering Texas Democrats Wonder: Is James Talarico the One?

"His guide then was Emily Cherniack, the founder of New Politics"
March 5, 2026
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NEW POLITICS IN THE NEWS

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

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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For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal

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
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The Politico 50: Emily Cherniack

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
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Why the Sudden Surge in Veteran Candidates?

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
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Take (New Politics) Class If You Want to Run for Office

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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The "Servant Leader": Adopting the "We Mindset"

The "Servant Leader": Adopting the "We Mindset"

"Imagine a not-too-distant future where every decision made by elected officials begins with the question “What is best for the country?”"
November 5, 2025
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Press Releases

NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE BALE DALTON WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN FLORIDA'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE PIA DANDIYA WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY IN FLORIDA'S 22ND DISTRICT

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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE LEELA GRAY CAPTURES DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION IN FLORIDA'S 13TH DISTRICT

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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSES ER NURSE MITCHELL BERMAN FOR CONGRESS IN WISCONSIN'S 1ST DISTRICT

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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE DAVID CROWLEY PULLS OFF MAJOR UPSET TO WIN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR OF WISCONSIN

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
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NEW POLITICS ENDORSED CANDIDATE LUKE BRONIN WINS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY, UNSEATS 14-TERM INCUMBENT IN CONNECTICUT'S 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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
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Our candidates in the news

Can Democratic veterans running for Congress reclaim the patriotism narrative from the GOP?

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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Rebecca Bennett Wins New Jersey House Primary to Take On Thomas Kean Jr.

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
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Vindman raises $8.2M for Democratic Florida Senate bid

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
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A perfect storm is lining up for Texas Democrats

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
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