ATTENTION ORANGE COUNTY:
Who's Looking Out for You? Compare the Candidates and Decide
On the Issues
Protecting Victims of Crime (SB 331)
Josh Newman
- Voted yes to protect victims
Steven Choi
- Opposed protections for victims
Reproductive Rights
Josh Newman
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Steven Choi
- Anti-abortion voting record, including opposition to SCA 10, which protects abortion rights in California.
Public Safety
Josh Newman
- Authored an anti-"ghost guns" bill and fought to keep children safe from gun violence.
Steven Choi
- Opposed key gun safety measures
Affordable Housing and Cost of Living
Josh Newman
- Advocates for expanding housing
Steven Choi
- Opposed housing expansion bills
Veterans and Military Families
Josh Newman
- Founded veteran workforce nonprofit
Steven Choi
- Inconsistent support for veterans
Workers Rights
Josh Newman
- Endorsed by labor unions
Steven Choi
- Anti-labor voting record
Check the facts.
It’s all true.
Protecting Victims
Josh Newman
- Supported SB 331, which prohibits the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace harassment and discrimination, allowing victims to speak out. Newman’s support for the bill aligns with his stance on transparency and protecting workers' rights.
Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billVotesClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB331 - SB 331 2021.
Steven Choi
- Opposed SB 331 and SB 820, siding with corporate interests, which allowed NDAs to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination.
Source: VoteSmart - SB 820 Voting Record, 2018.
Reproductive Rights
Josh Newman
- Endorsed by Planned Parenthood for his consistent support of reproductive rights and his efforts to protect access to abortion services in California.
Source: Planned Parenthood Endorsements, 2024.
Steven Choi
- Anti-abortion voting record, including opposition to SCA 10, which protects abortion rights in California.
Source: California Legislative Information - SCA 10, 2022.
Public Safety
Josh Newman
- Authored legislation targeting "ghost guns" (untraceable, 3D-printed firearms) to reduce gun violence in California.
Source: California Legislative Information - SB 567, 2023.
Steven Choi
- Opposed key public safety measures, including gun control reforms and closing loopholes.
Source: VoteSmart Voting Record, 2023.
Affordable Housing and Cost of Living
Josh Newman
- Advocates for expanding affordable housing and reducing the cost of living for working families.
Source: California Legislative Information, multiple bills from 2018-2024
Steven Choi
- Opposed several key bills aimed at expanding affordable housing and improving access to housing for low-income families.
Source: VoteSmart Voting Record, 2018-2024.
Veterans and Military Families
Josh Newman
- Founded ArmedForce2Workforce, a nonprofit helping veterans transition into civilian jobs. Consistently supports veterans' rights through legislation.
Source: ArmedForce2Workforce, 2017.
Steven Choi
- The Liberal OC blog, Irvine Council Majority Politicizes Veteran’s Memorial, April 24, 2014. Available at: The Liberal OC.
Workers Rights
Josh Newman
- Consistently endorsed by labor unions, including the California Building Trades, for his pro-labor voting record and support for expanding family leave and workplace safety measures.
Source: California Building Trades Endorsements, 2024.
Steven Choi
- Anti-labor voting record, often siding with corporate interests over workers' protections, voting against key worker protection bills.
Source: VoteSmart Voting Record, 2024.
Your Vote, Your Voice.
We’ve Provided the Facts—Now It’s Time to Decide
You’ve seen where both candidates stand. The decision is yours, and it’s an important one. Consider the issues, review the facts, and choose the leader who best represents your values. In the end, it’s your vote that will shape the future of Orange County.
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