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.

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.

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 done my best to listen to the residents of my district and fight for new policies to improve schools, protect our environment, reduce homelessness, and guarantee reproductive rights.

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 NEWMAN 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.

JOSH NEWMAN IS 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.

JOSH NEWMAN IS 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.

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 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.