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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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 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 IN THE NEWS
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
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
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
Press Releases
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
Our candidates in the news
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
"Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams."
December 12, 2025
Military service gives Democratic candidates an edge
"Evan Munsing is a first-time politician navigating a crowded Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, one of the most contested seats in the nation."
December 3, 2025
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