About Me

I’m running for re-election in the new 37th State Senate District, which includes the cities of Tustin, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, and, my hometown of, Fullerton. I’m a father, veteran, and proud public servant. I would be honored to earn your support to continue the work I have started on behalf of Orange County.

About Me

I’m running for re-election in the new 37th State Senate District, which includes the cities of Tustin, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, and, my hometown of, Fullerton. I’m a father, veteran, and proud public servant. I would be honored to earn your support to continue the work I have started on behalf of Orange County.

Why I’m Running for Re-Election

I’m running for re-election to the State Senate to continue the work I set out to do in first getting elected in 2016. My goal was and continues to be: provide the very best advocacy and service to the constituents of my diverse district while participating fully and productively in the policy and budget discussions that will shape the future of our state to improve the quality of life of its almost 40 million residents.

I’m not afraid to stand up to MAGA Republicans or leaders from my own party to do what’s right for Orange County. I hope to earn your vote.

My Record

My voting record and other contributions as a member of the State Senate reflect my core values. I’m proud that my work and advocacy, has played a role in ensuring safer communities, including:

  • To include finding workable approaches to addressing homelessness, youth violence, and post-incarceration re-entry challenges.
  • Acquiring and preserving natural and open space.
  • Helping veterans get care, find jobs, and expand their educational opportunities.
  • Improving schools and supporting educators.
  • Addressing climate change and protecting our air and water.
  • Expanding access to affordable healthcare.
  • Keep Neighborhoods Safe
  • Reduce Homelessness
  • Fight Inflation
  • Improve Public Schools
  • Help Businesses Succeed
  • Protect Abortion Rights
  • Address the Fentanyl Crisis
  • Lower Barriers to College

I’ve lived my life by a couple of really simple rules: do the work, tell the truth, stand up for what you believe in, and do the right thing.

In the State Senate, I’ve worked across party lines to craft commonsense legislation and get things done. I’ve also stood up to both MAGA Republicans and leaders of my own party in order to do what’s right for Orange County.

I’d be honored to earn your vote.

Josh

Committed to Orange County

I remain as committed as ever to continuing to make progress in all of these areas, as part of the larger goal of building a stronger, more prosperous, and more equitable community for us all.

Josh has opposed new tax increases, worked closely with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, and authored commonsense laws to reduce homelessness.

Josh co-founded the Legislative Problem Solvers Caucus, which brings Democrats and Republicans together to build consensus and get things done.

FIGHTS FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES

Josh is an effective State Senator who’s delivered for our district. He’s not afraid to stand up and fight back against the MAGA Republicans who want to roll back environmental regulations, restrict abortion rights, and make it harder to vote.

A CHAMPION FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

Josh co-authored the historic constitutional amendment making abortion a constitutional right in California. That’s why he’s endorsed by Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights leaders throughout Orange County.

SUPPORTED BY TEACHERS, NURSES & FIREFIGHTERS

Josh is the ONLY candidate for State Senate endorsed by groups representing Orange County teachers, nurses, and firefighters. He’s also the ONLY candidate endorsed by the Democratic Party.

KEEP NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE

Groups representing local law enforcement support Josh because he’s helping lead the fight to combat organized retail theft, reduce gang violence, and get illegal guns off the streets.

REIN IN RISING COSTS

Josh understands that Orange County families can’t keep pace with rising costs of goods and services. He’s fighting to prevent tax and fee hikes, fix supply chains, and help businesses create
new jobs.

REDUCE HOMELESSNESS

Josh brought together nonprofits and law enforcement from cities across Orange County to get homeless individuals off the streets and into housing and treatment. This effort is now used as
a statewide model.

Josh’s Background

Following his graduation from Yale University, as many of his classmates were heading to Wall Street, Josh Newman enlisted in the U.S. Army. As a military officer, Josh served in South Korea with the 25th Infantry Division.

Josh had a successful career in technology after his military service. Wanting to give back, he founded and served as the executive director of ArmedForce2Workforce, a group that assisted local veterans in in their pursuit of career-oriented employment.

Josh ran for State Senate because he was tired of partisan bickering in Sacramento.

Josh was elected to the State Senate after running a successful grassroots campaign. In this role, he’s been active, accessible, and unafraid to take on the special interests. Josh has authored commonsense legislation to improve schools, expand mental health resources, and protect open space. In response to the homelessness crisis, he brought together cities and law enforcement agencies across O.C. to create a new program that’s been a model throughout the state for reducing homelessness.

Josh serves as the Chair of the Senate’s Education Committee, and he’s a cofounder of the legislature’s bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.

Josh and his wife, Darcy, live in Orange County with their daughter and three rescue dogs.

On The Issues

Public Safety

Josh is leading the fight to keep communities safe by ensuring fast 911 response times, combating retail theft, and addressing the fentanyl epidemic.

Rising Costs

O.C. families are struggling to keep pace with rising costs. That’s why Josh is working to fix supply chains and prevent tax and fee increases.

Public Education

As the Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Josh is committed to fully funding schools, addressing the teacher shortage, and lowering the costs of college.

Homelessness

Josh brought together nonprofits and law enforcement to create a program that’s now a statewide model on how to get and keep people off the streets.

Job Creation

Josh is working to help Orange County businesses and industries succeed while making needed investments in workforce training programs.

Government Reform

Josh has championed reform measures to increase transparency and eliminate conflicts of interest in state government.

Supporters

Groups representing Orange County police officers, law enforcement personnel, and firefighters are supporting Senator Josh Newman because he prioritizes public safety and works closely with first responders.

In the State Senate, Josh is fighting to:

  • Crack-down on retail theft and help businesses prevent robberies from occurring.
  • Address the fentanyl epidemic through public education and the prosecution of dealers.
  • Invest in public safety infrastructure to improve police, fire, and ambulance response times.