Josh Newman (politician)
Josh Newman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office December 7, 2020 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ling Ling Chang |
| Succeeded by | Eloise Reyes (redistricted) |
| In office December 5, 2016 – June 24, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Huff |
| Succeeded by | Ling Ling Chang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1964 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Darcy Lewis |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Profession | Educator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1986–1990 |
Joshua Botts Newman (born October 17, 1964) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2016 to 2018, then again from 2020 to 2024. A Democrat, he represented the 29th Senate District, which encompasses parts of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
Newman was elected to the State Senate by a very narrow margin in November 2016, providing Democrats with a two-thirds supermajority of 27 seats. In June 2018, he was successfully recalled by the voters of the 29th Senate District, and replaced by his 2016 opponent, former Republican Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang. In November 2020, Newman once again defeated Chang to return to the State Senate. In 2024, Newman was defeated for reelection by former Assemblyman Steven Choi in an upset.
Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Newman was a veterans' advocate and executive director of a nonprofit for veterans.
Newman graduated from Yale University and served as an officer in the United States Army.