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	(1964-10-16) October 16, 1964 (age 60)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Darcy Lewis
Children	1
Residence(s)	Fullerton, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Yale University
Profession	Nonprofit director veterans advocate
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 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. 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.