Tennessee’s TN-7 Lesson: Why Democrats Need Veterans to Counter the Extremist Label
Republican veteran Matt Van Epps held Tennessee's TN-7 by roughly 8-9 points in a district Trump won by 22.
Ohio Senate 2026: Why Democrats Need a Veteran Succession Plan for Sherrod Brown
The Ohio Senate 2026 race features Sherrod Brown trailing Jon Husted by 6 points in August 2025 polling but surging to take a narrow lead by fall.
Pennsylvania Senate 2026: Why Veterans Must Lead the Fight
This Pennsylvania Senate 2026 race represents Democrats' most critical Senate battleground.
VoteVets’ 2026 Plan: Recruiting the Alpha Energy Democrats Need
While Democratic leaders debate what "alpha energy" means and scholars write books about "high-dominance politics," VoteVets 2026 recruitment is actually doing something about it.
Elissa Slotkin’s Alpha Energy: The Veteran Senate Victory Blueprint
When Senator Elissa Slotkin told Democrats they need "alpha energy" in March 2025, she wasn't offering abstract advice.
The Alpha Democrat Strategy: Why Veterans Lead the Way
From Capitol Hill to Berkeley, political leaders and scholars agree: Democrats need to project strength, confidence, and patriotic pride.
Nathan Sage: From Trailer Park to Iraq and Back — A Marine Veteran’s Fight for Iowa’s Senate Seat
Nathan Sage Iowa Senate bid represents the unconventional grassroots approach that mirrors Dan Osborn's 2024 Nebraska campaign.
Graham Platner: The Working-Class Veteran Strategy in Maine’s 2026 Senate Race
The Graham Platner Maine Senate campaign demonstrates Veteran Democrat advantages in action.
Veteran Democrats Gain Influence on Defense Policy in 118th Congress
Voters trust veteran lawmakers on defense policy 26 points more than non-veterans (68% vs 42%).