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.
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 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:
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I need supporters like you to help send me back to Sacramento. Your donation will help us reach more voters, run an effective campaign, and spread the news about the work I have done and will continue to do. Your support will help us create a stronger, more inclusive Orange County.