Upcoming NewDEAL Leader Elections

NewDEAL has a proven track record of identifying rising stars in state and local government. In fact, about a quarter of NewDEAL Leaders rise to higher levels of service. Check out which current NewDEAL Leaders are seeking higher office.

For 2022 Election Results, visit our Midterm Elections Headquarters.

NewDEALers Running for U.S Senate and House

Kristen McDonald Rivet

MI Current Leaders Legislator Running for US Senate and House 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees

May 3, 2023

Senator | Bay City, MI | Running for U.S. House (MI-08)

Megan Barry

TN Alumni Mayor Running for US Senate and House 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees, 2017 Summit Speakers

January 23, 2023

Former Mayor | Nashville, TN | Running for U.S. House (TN-07)

Janelle Bynum

OR Current Leaders Legislator Running for US Senate and House 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees

October 11, 2022

Representative | Clackamas, OR | Running for U.S. House (OR-05)

Sarah Elfreth

MD Current Leaders Legislator Running for US Senate and House 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees

November 9, 2021

Senator | Anne Arundel County, MD | Running for U.S. House (MD-03)

Sarah McBride

DE Current Leaders Legislator Running for US Senate and House 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance

May 6, 2021

Senator | Wilmington, DE | Running for U.S. House (DE-At Large)

Ruben Gallego

AZ Alumni, Alumni Elected to Federal Office or Governor's Seat Legislator Running for US Senate and House

January 18, 2020

U.S Congressman | AZ-7 | Running for U.S. Senate (Arizona)

Sam Liccardo

CA Alumni Mayor Running for US Senate and House

January 18, 2020

Former Mayor | San Jose, CA | Running for U.S. House (CA-16)

Adam Gray

CA Alumni Legislator Running for US Senate and House

January 18, 2020

Former Assemblymember | Merced, CA| Running for U.S. House (CA-13)

Angela Alsobrooks

MD Current Leaders County Level Running for US Senate and House

January 18, 2020

County Executive | Prince George's County, MD | Running for U.S Senate (MD)

NewDEALers Running for Governor

Joyce Craig

NH Alumni Mayor Running for Governor 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance

November 9, 2021

Former Mayor | Manchester, NH | Running for Governor of New Hampshire

Josh Stein

NC Current Leaders State Wide Running for Governor

January 18, 2020

Attorney General | North Carolina | Running for Governor of North Carolina

Matt Meyer

DE Current Leaders County Level Running for Governor 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2018 Government’s Role in a Sharing Economy, 2018 Ideas Summit Leader Attendees, 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance, Breakout: Healthcare, Housing America

January 18, 2020

County Executive | New Castle County, DE | Running for Governor of Delaware

Steve Fulop

NJ Current Leaders Mayor Running for Governor

January 18, 2020

Mayor | Jersey City, NJ | Running for Governor of New Jersey (2025)

NewDEALers Running for Statewide Office

Aaron Rouse

VA Current Leaders Legislator Running for Statewide Office

October 18, 2023

Senator | Virginia Beach, VA | Running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2025)

Libby Schaaf

CA Alumni Mayor Running for Statewide Office 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees, 2017 Summit Speakers

May 13, 2020

Former Mayor | Oakland, CA | Running for State Treasurer (California) (2026)

Fiona Ma

CA Alumni City Level, Legislator, State Wide Running for Statewide Office

January 18, 2020

Treasurer | California | Running for Lt. Governor (California) (2026)

Michael Tubbs

CA Alumni Mayor Running for Statewide Office 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees

January 18, 2020

Former Mayor | Stockton, CA| RUNNING FOR LT. GOVERNOR (CALIFORNIA) (2026)

Levar Stoney

VA Current Leaders Mayor Running for Statewide Office 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance, Ensuring an Equitable Recovery

January 18, 2020

Mayor | Richmond, VA | Running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (2025)

Tobias Read

OR Current Leaders State Wide Running for Statewide Office 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees, 2017 Summit Speakers, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, Rebuilding Back Better

January 18, 2020

State Treasurer | Oregon | Running for Secretary of State (Oregon)

Jon Morgan

NH Current Leaders County Level Running for Statewide Office

January 18, 2020

Selectman | Brentwood, NH | Running for NH Executive Council

Eugene DePasquale

PA Alumni State Wide Running for Statewide Office

January 18, 2020

Former Auditor General | Pennsylvania | Running for Attorney General (Pennsylvania)

NewDEALers Running for State Legislative Office

Colin Parent

CA Current Leaders City Level Running for State Legislative Office 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees

October 11, 2022

Councilmember | La Mesa, CA | Running for State Assembly (California)

Josh Boschee

ND Current Leaders Legislator Running for State Legislative Office 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, Breakout: Climate

April 18, 2022

Representative | Fargo, ND| Running for State Senate (North Dakota)

Ryan Fecteau

ME Alumni Legislator Running for State Legislative Office

January 18, 2020

Former Speaker of the House | Biddeford, ME | Running for Maine House of Representatives

Christopher Cabaldon

CA Alumni Mayor Running for State Legislative Office 2018 Ideas Summit Leader Attendees, 2018 Reimagining Education for the New Economy

January 18, 2020

Former Mayor | West Sacramento, CA | Running for State Senate (California)

NewDEALers Running for County-Level Office

Ben Schierer

MN Current Leaders Mayor Running for County-Level Office 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees

November 9, 2021

Mayor | Fergus Falls, MN| Running for Otter Tail County, MN, Commission

Annette Taddeo

FL Alumni Legislator Running for County-Level Office

January 18, 2020

Former Senator | Miami, FL | Running for Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts and Comptroller

Keith Powers

NY Current Leaders City Level Running for County-Level Office

January 18, 2020

Councilmember | New York, NY | Running for Manhattan Borough President (2025)

Chris Clark

CA Alumni City Level Running for County-Level Office 2018 Ideas Summit Leader Attendees

January 18, 2020

Former City Councilmember | Mountain View, CA | Running for County Council, Mountain View, CA

NewDEALers Running for Mayor or Executive

Janet Cowell

NC Alumni State Wide Running for Mayor or Executive

January 18, 2020

Former State Treasurer | North Carolina | Running for Mayor of Raleigh, NC

Dorcey Applyrs

NY Current Leaders City Level Running for Mayor or Executive 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2022 Ideas Summit Attendance, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, Data & Government

January 18, 2020

Chief City Auditor | Albany, NY | Running for Mayor of Albany, NY

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