The group ran both Democratic and Republican candidates,[13] depending on regional demographics, as well as independents when an incumbent wins the primary.

Brand New Congress required candidates to align with Sanders's presidential platform, regardless of party affiliation.

The group attended the July 2016 Democratic National Convention to canvass for support in protester sites and throughout the city.

[15] As of October 2016, the group was accepting nominations for future candidates and openly developing its economic platform.

Their platform contained many progressive priorities, with the following overarching goals:[21] Several progressive organizations, including Our Revolution, Justice Democrats, Democratic Socialists of America, National Nurses United, Working Families Party, and Fight for 15, announced in July 2017 a push to encourage House Democrats to sign on to a #PeoplesPlatform, which consists of supporting "eight bills currently in the House of Representatives that will address the concerns of everyday Americans.