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
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK — Endorsement watch
"VoteVets and New Politics are both announcing endorsements for former Democratic Virginia Rep. Elaine Luria."
December 4, 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