Josh Newman (politician)


Josh Newman is an American politician who formerly served in the California State Senate until being recalled in June 2018. 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 ⅔ 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.
Prior to being elected to the State Senate, Newman was a veterans' advocate and executive director of a nonprofit for veterans.

Career

Newman's election was a surprise, as he narrowly defeated state Assemblywoman Ling Ling Chang to succeed term-limited Republican Bob Huff.

2018 recall

In June 2018, Newman was recalled from office, ostensibly for his affirmative vote on Senate Bill 1, which increased gas and diesel taxes and raised DMV registration fees in California. He was replaced by Republican Ling Ling Chang, whom he had defeated in the 2016 election.

2020 election

On March 4, 2019, Newman announced that he would be a candidate to return to the California state Senate in the 2020 elections.

Personal

Newman is Jewish. He is married to Darcy Lewis and they have one child.