NEW POLITICS ENDORSES JASON BLAZAKIS FOR CONGRESS IN NEW JERSEY’S 7TH DISTRICT

WASHINGTON D.C.—New Politics today endorsed public servant, professor, and State Department counterterrorism official Jason Blazakis for Representative in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Emily Cherniack, Founder and Executive Director of New Politics released the following statement:

“Jason Blazakis has spent his entire adult life in service of our nation as a transformational leader. Blazakis’s service in the State Department, leading the charge against terrorism and corruption gave him the tools and background to advocate for our country’s safety. He continues his service, teaching the next generation of defenders of democracy. New Politics is proud to endorse Jason Blazakis and eager to see his expertise and excellence in Congress.”

About Jason Blazakis

Jason Blazakis grew up in Harmony Township, right on Route 519, and attended Belvidere High School. His dad worked at the New Jersey Army National Guard throughout Jason’s childhood, instilling the values of hard work and public service in him. Jason started working at a young age picking peaches and strawberries on a local farm. He put himself through college with the help of Pell Grants and student loans, aiming for a career in government service.

After college, Jason attended graduate school while working as an aide in Congress, helping draft laws like the Holocaust Awareness Act. His experience of being in both New York City and Washington, DC on 9/11, sitting on an Amtrak train as the attacks unfolded, led him to a career in national security. In 2004, Jason joined the State Department. He spent six months in Afghanistan and later traveled frequently to the country, where he headed the U.S. Embassy’s counternarcotics section that fought the Taliban’s heroin operations. He spent a decade with the State Department, primarily working in counterterrorism.

Currently, Jason is a Professor of Practice, and teaches the next generation to counter violent extremism and mis- and disinformation. Notably, he was recently sanctioned by Vladimir Putin for speaking out against the illegal war against Ukraine.

Throughout his career, Jason has never forgotten his days picking fruit on the farm. He knows firsthand that the dignity of hard work and the financial security it brings is just as critical to our safety as national security. He has always fought to keep Americans safe and will keep up the fight for us in Congress. He currently lives in Lambertville with his partner, Lisa.

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.