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May Updates
Another month of social distancing, another month of servant leaders learning how to adapt! The upcoming primaries are more important than ever. That’s why this month, we share with you a whole new slate of endorsements, our candidates’ reflections on having courage in times of crisis, and lots of other exciting news. Enjoy! 😊
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Memorial Day Reflections: Courageous Leadership
At a time when our nation is so polarized, leaders across the political spectrum agree that we need more courage in our politics. In observance of Memorial Day, six candidates running for Congress across the country who have served in uniform and our Executive Director Emily Cherniack all shared reflections on the meaning of courage, service, and this holiday.
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Our Team Continues to Grow
Dave Kanevsky is a strategist who served as the Political Director at the Republican State Leadership Committee and the Director of Polling & Analytics at the National Republican Senatorial Committee. He has led multiple Congressional & state legislative races to victory across the country. We’re incredibly excited to have him on our team as a Senior Campaign Advisor, where he’ll serve as a consultant for Republican candidates and staff.
Get to know Dave → [link removed]
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Help more servant leaders run for office
New Politics Leadership Academy is looking for a Director of Talent Development! Want to support potential political candidates and help develop a standardized pipeline for aspiring candidates and staff? Join the NPLA team!
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Candidates
Will LaRose
U.S. Army
Massachusetts' 2nd Franklin District
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Elijah Reichlin-Melnick
Teach for America
NY State Senate District 38
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Peter Meijer
Iraq War Veteran
Michigan's 3rd District
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Josh Hicks
U.S. Marine Corps
Kentucky's 6th District
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Candidate Spotlight
Jackie Gordon has packed a lifetime of service into her career. She’s a combat veteran who has worked as a school counselor and served Long Island as a Town Councilmember. Now, she’s running for Congress, and her primary is coming up on June 23 — less than a month away!
Get to know Jackie → [link removed]
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Servant Leaders In the News
I Know What It’s Like To Be A Mother On The Front Lines >> [link removed]
via Essence
Rep. Matt Wilhelm: National service can help vulnerable and homebound Granite Staters >> [link removed]
via New Hampshire Union Leader
We Need National Service. Now. >> [link removed]
via the New York Times
Opinion: Kentucky needs servant leaders who view service as a sacred duty >> [link removed]
via Kentucky Courier Journal
'People felt like this was my path': David Crowley's journey to becoming the first African American elected as Milwaukee County executive >> [link removed]
via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
GOP House candidate delivers groceries during pandemic >> [link removed]
via Roll Call
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In case you missed it...
New Politics @new_poli:
Training our future servant leaders starts early. Welcome to the New Politics family, sweet baby Graham!
And a huge congratulations to @FionaForFlorida ! #FutureLeaderFriday
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New Politics @new_poli:
Thanks to @elizabethforTX for having the #courage to share her experience with food insecurity & what it’s brought up for her during #COVID19.
Reflecting on and sharing personal experience makes servant leaders better leaders in their communities.
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