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 2024 election results, visit our 2024 Elections Headquarters.

NewDEALers Running for Congress

Sarah Trone Garriott

May 1, 2025

Senator | Des Moines, IA | Running for U.S. House (IA-3)

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Juliana Stratton

IL Current Leaders State Wide Running for US Senate and House 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees

September 4, 2024

Lieutenant Governor | Illinois | Running for U.S. Senate, Illinois

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James Walkinshaw

VA Current Leaders County Level Running for US Senate and House 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 14th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees

May 3, 2023

County Supervisor | Fairfax County, VA | Running for U.S. House (VA-11)

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Mallory McMorrow

MI Current Leaders Legislator Running for US Senate and House 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Speakers

November 9, 2021

Senator | Detroit, MI | Running for U.S. Senate, Michigan

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Daniel Biss

IL Current Leaders Mayor Running for US Senate and House

January 18, 2020

Mayor | Evanston, IL | Running for U.S. House (IL-09)

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Amanda Edwards

TX Alumni City Level Running for US Senate and House 2018 Ideas Summit Leader Attendees

January 18, 2020

Former City Councilmember | Houston, TX | Running for U.S. House (TX-18)

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NewDEALers Running for Governor

Jason Esteves

GA Current Leaders Legislator Running for Governor

September 4, 2024

Senator | Atlanta, GA | Running for Governor of Georgia (2026)

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Garlin Gilchrist

MI Current Leaders State Wide Running for Governor 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Speakers

April 20, 2020

Lieutenant Governor | MI | Running for Governor of Michigan (2026)

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Steve Fulop

NJ Current Leaders Mayor Running for Governor

January 18, 2020

Mayor | Jersey City, NJ | Running for Governor of New Jersey

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Jocelyn Benson

MI Current Leaders State Wide Running for Governor 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 2023 Ideas Summit Attendees, 2023 Ideas Summit Speakers, Defending Democracy

January 18, 2020

Secretary of State | Michigan | Running for Governor of Michigan (2026)

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NewDEALers Running for Statewide Office

Jena Griswold

CO Current Leaders State Wide Running for Statewide Office

September 4, 2024

Secretary of State | Colorado | Running for Attorney General of Colorado (2026)

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Aaron Rouse

VA Current Leaders Legislator Running for Statewide Office

October 18, 2023

Senator | Virginia Beach, VA | Running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

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Amanda Gonzalez

CO Current Leaders County Level Running for Statewide Office

May 30, 2023

Clerk & Recorder | Jefferson County, CO | Running for Secretary of State of Colorado...

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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 of California (2026)

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Zach Conine

NV Current Leaders State Wide Running for Statewide Office 13th Annual Leaders Conference Attendees

April 3, 2020

Treasurer | Nevada | Running for Attorney General of Nevada (2026)

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Fiona Ma

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

January 18, 2020

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

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Josh Fryday

CA Alumni City Level Running for Statewide Office 2023 Ideas Summit Speakers

January 18, 2020

Former Councilmember | Novato, CA | Running for Lt. Governor of California (2026)

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Michael Tubbs

CA Alumni Mayor Running for Statewide Office 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees

January 18, 2020

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

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Levar Stoney

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

January 18, 2020

Former Mayor | Richmond, VA | Running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

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Jeff Bridges

CO Current Leaders Legislator Running for Statewide Office 12th Annual Leaders Conference Attendance, 2017 NewDEAL Leaders Attendees, 2017 Summit Speakers, Breakout: Governing around emerging technologies

January 18, 2020

Senator | Denver, CO | State Treasurer of Colorado (2026)

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NewDEALers Running for State Legislature

NewDEALers Running for Mayor or Executive

Michael Blake

NY Alumni Legislator Running for Mayor or Executive 2018 Ideas Summit Leader Attendees, 2018 The National Political Landscape

January 18, 2020

Former Assemblymember | Bronx, NY | Running for Mayor, New York, NY

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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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Juandolyn Stokes Live from the NewDEAL Ideas Summit: “Developing Exceptional Leaders” in the Heart of Atlanta

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May 12, 2025

Shantelle Thompson | WAOK

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Lawmakers Huddle: State legislators work on a new deal

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May 9, 2025

Donna Lowry | Georgia Public Broadcasting

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Annual NewDEAL Forum Ideas Summit in Atlanta

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May 7, 2025

FOX 5 Atlanta

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NewDEAL Welcomes New Class of Rising Democratic Leaders

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May 7, 2025

Dan McCue | The Well News

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Upcoming NewDEAL Leader Elections

NewDEALers Running for Congress

Sarah Trone Garriott

Juliana Stratton

James Walkinshaw

Mallory McMorrow

Daniel Biss

Amanda Edwards

NewDEALers Running for Governor

Jason Esteves

Garlin Gilchrist

Steve Fulop

Jocelyn Benson

NewDEALers Running for Statewide Office

Jena Griswold

Aaron Rouse

Amanda Gonzalez

Libby Schaaf

Zach Conine

Fiona Ma

Josh Fryday

Michael Tubbs

Levar Stoney

Jeff Bridges

NewDEALers Running for State Legislature

James Gore

NewDEALers Running for Mayor or Executive

Michael Blake

Dorcey Applyrs

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