Endorsement: Callie Barr for Michigan's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed Veterans advocate and lifelong servant leader Callie Barr for Representative in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:
“Callie Barr’s dedication to supporting our military community, coupled with her legal expertise, positions her as a powerful force for positive change. We believe Callie's passion, resilience, and commitment to service make her the ideal candidate to represent Michigan’s First Congressional District. New Politics is proud to endorse Callie’s campaign.”
About Callie Barr
Callie Barr is a 5th generation Michiganander and graduate of Cheboygan High School. After September 11, Callie’s husband, Matt, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served two tours in Iraq. Callie attended Central Michigan University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education.
Callie moved with her husband five times in 15 years, raising two girls and eventually caregiving for Matt after he suffered combat injuries, including post-traumatic stress and a traumatic brain injury. Frustrated by the lack of support for active military members and returning veterans, Callie became involved in advocating for the military and their families with Blue Star Families and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers.
She went on to receive a law degree, graduating with honors from
University of Michigan Law School to better advocate for policy changes at the federal level.
After graduation, Callie was quickly recruited to one of Michigan’s top law firms, where she worked to connect veterans to free legal services. Callie also volunteered with the Michigan Veteran Foundation, the largest shelter for homeless veterans in Michigan.
About New Politics
New Politics is a bipartisan organization that revitalizes American democracy by recruiting, developing, and electing leaders who have committed their lives to serving our country, either through the military or national service organizations like AmeriCorps or the Peace Corps. New Politics support includes strategic advising and training in all aspects of a candidate’s campaign, such as fundraising, communications, organizing, hiring, and team building. New Politics has raised more than $8.5 million for their candidates, electing more than 30 of them to office, from Congress to School Board.
