CA’S LARGEST LGBTQ ORG. BACKS JOSH NEWMAN IN SD-29

Equality California (EQCA) Backs Josh Newman’s State Senate Rematch Bid

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Reflecting his commitment to equality and widespread support from the LGBTQ community in the race for State Senate District 29, today U.S. Army veteran, businessman, and former State Senator Josh Newman earned a powerful endorsement from Equality California, the state’s largest and most influential LGBTQ rights organization.

In a statement released with the announced endorsement, Equality California Executive Director Rick Zbur remarked:

“Throughout his time in public service, Josh Newman has been a dedicated ally to the LGBTQ community, embracing and celebrating diversity while elevating LGBTQ civil rights and fighting against discrimination. We have no doubt he will continue to advocate for full, lived equality and defend the dignity of all people in the legislature, and we’re excited to support his campaign for California Senate.”

Reflecting on the announced endorsement, Newman commented:

“I’m thrilled and very grateful to receive by Equality California’s endorsement in my campaign to return to the state senate.  All people, regardless of who you love and how you identify, are fully deserving of dignity, respect, and opportunities to thrive in our great state.  I’m fully committed to safeguarding the hard-fought gains of the LGBTQ+ community, and to continuing to break down barriers that stand in the way of true equality and justice for all.  I look forward to returning to Sacramento to fight for the people of the 29th Senate District.”