2023 annual report
One day, every decision made by elected officials will start with the question—
what is best for the country?Our History
No “Off Years”
In a 1998 report, McKinsey and Company highlighted talent as the cornerstone of corporate success. While business sectors champion talent as essential, its value is often overlooked in politics, making it a neglected yet crucial aspect of political campaigns.
Campaigns come and go quickly, making it hard to train people and get them ready for future campaigns.
At New Politics, we address this gap. We proactively identify and nurture potential candidates, ensuring an influx of dynamic, new faces in politics, ready to serve their communities and nation. Explore our timeline below for an insight into our work this year.
We implemented a number of new tools to scale our reach and impact in 2023 and will continue to build on these innovations in the coming year.
Click on each icon to learn more about our new innovations & tools.
VOICES OF SERVICE
"New Politics has been invaluable to me, both in keeping me grounded in my 'why' and also providing my campaign with a terrific advisor. It's hard to imagine running without New Politics by my side."
Ed Han, Candidate for State Assembly, District 44
Graduate of Answering the Call, Foundations, and Accelerator
Steering Success
At New Politics, our Campaign Advisors know politics inside and out. They've worked in all kinds of campaigns, from local ones to big national races. Some have even run for office themselves. No matter the size of the race, New Politics is there from start to finish, helping every step of the way. Think of us as guides, helping candidates, especially new ones, navigate the tricky world of politics.
Launch Experts
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Starting a campaign can be overwhelming, especially for first-time candidates. In just a few weeks, they need to find a team, funds, and a plan. A good start can give the campaign a solid boost and demonstrate viability, while a bad one can set the campaign on the wrong course for good.
In Pennsylvania’s 10th congressional district, we oversaw the campaign launch for retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Mike O’Brien. As an alum of both Answering the Call and Foundations, Mike turned to New Politics early in the process of planning his campaign. Our advisor, Evan Chernack, managed the run up to the campaign’s official launch. This strong start got him backing from local and national supporters and set his campaign on the right path early on.
Protecting Servant Leaders from Bad Actors
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First time candidates are especially vulnerable to grifters and consultants who are looking to make money off of a campaign. Our advisors help candidates vet consultants and vendors, and prevent campaigns from wasting precious resources.
Senior Campaign Advisor Chris Costa led candidate Callie Barr’s search for a campaign team in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. With his guidance, her team of A players is breaking fundraising records. A veteran advocate and military spouse, Callie’s bid to become the district's first-ever woman nominee from a major party is drawing attention from all over the country.
On The Ground Support
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From helping start campaigns to giving hands-on advice, no task is too big or small for us. Steven Craven, one of our senior advisors, guided 30-point underdog candidate Rodney Hall in his race for Mississippi’s House District 20. With Steven’s support and guidance, Rodney made history by becoming the first Black Republican elected in Mississippi at the state or federal level since the Reconstruction Era.
When our campaign advisors show up in person, it establishes trust and ensures candidates receive the personalized support they need at no added cost to their campaigns. In an era dominated by virtual interactions and soaring campaign costs, the authenticity of face-to-face interactions resonates deeply with our endorsed candidates.
VOICES OF SERVICE
"Working with New Power has been incredibly empowering. Beginning a campaign can be daunting - New Power's early encouragement, support, and strategic advice helped me become the first minority woman to ever run for this seat and win. I continued to use their support in the final days of my campaign and am thankful for their endorsement and guidance."
Katrina Callsen, Delegate-elect for Virginia’s 54th House District
Piloted just last year, New Power aims to elevate diverse servant leaders to state and local offices.
It's simple: when people see themselves in their local government, they're more likely to participate.
Since our launch, we've coached 8 candidates from across the country, boasting a 75% win rate. We've fostered over 50 national partnerships to pinpoint ideal candidates and amplify our mission.
This year, 80% of our candidates ran in municipal elections, with a focus on increasing women of color representation. Women of color now make up 50% of our group, up from 12% in our inaugural cohort.
Take Angela Clay: an early beneficiary of our support. She defied big business-backed opponents to win her seat for Alderman in Chicago with 56% of the vote, spurring a 26% surge in voter turnout from the last election.
Our momentum is growing: We've secured a $250,000 grant for the next three years to expand our team, widen our reach, and back even more candidates. We need to double that investment to ensure that we continue to provide the quality of advising we know our candidates need to succeed.
At New Power, we don't just believe in representation;
we make it happen.
New Politics In the News
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Our Team
Team Highlights
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ALEX, New Power Advisor
What is your favorite thing about our team or work in 2023?
I will have candidates who lose their elections this November. However, knowing that I advised and supported candidates when other organizations said they would show up, but didn't, makes me feel like I did something right...especially for many New Power candidates who navigate holding full-time work and running for office at the same time. It's fulfilling to empower and encourage candidates (especially candidates of color) through a process as arduous as running a campaign. I see myself and my own experience as a candidate in so many of them!
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STEVEN, Senior Campaign Advisor
Thinking back on 2023, what is the thing you're *most proud* of achieving yourself or as part of your team at NP?
Getting Rodney Hall elected. First black Republican elected in Mississippi, at the state or federal level, since Reconstruction.
What values do you feel our candidates especially embodied this year?
Hard Work - Courage - Bridge Builders
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DEV, National Director of New Power
Thinking back on 2023, what is the thing you're *most proud* of achieving yourself or as part of your team at NP?
What I am most proud of is that New Power was able to increase women of color representation in our second cohort. New Power went from 12% in our second cohort to 45%. Not only does our organization support women of color from all corners of the nation, but we also help them win. Katrina Callsen was able to secure a critical State House seat in Virginia and Angela Clay beat an opponent that was backed by the rich and elite donor class for an alderman seat in Chicago.
What values do you feel our community (or ecosystem or candidates) especially embodied this year?
The need to save democracy. We are in very trying times where the institutions that our country has built and try to improve is being tested. I think there is an understanding amongst our candidates that every position that makes up our government matters and it’s imperative to have a person that wants to put people over self serving politics at the table when it comes to decisions that will impact their communities.
Our Budget
Over the last decade, we’ve proven time and again that recruiting, electing, and retaining transformative servant leaders in public office matters. A strong and resilient democracy needs leaders willing to put people over partisan politics. These servant leaders exemplify courage, compassion, and empathy. We’re proud to be in service to them.
In order to scale our impact, in 2024 we need to raise $2 million.
You can donate online below, via check, or transfer stocks. We’re deeply grateful for your consideration.