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Primary Election March 5, 2024

37th State Senate District

Incumbent: Steven "Steve" Choi
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Election Results

Election Report
Josh Newman D Incumbent
43.6% (67,109 votes)
67,109
43.6%
Steven "Steve" Choi R
31.5% (48,364 votes)
48,364
31.5%
Alex Mohajer D
12.1% (18,550 votes)
18,550
12.1%
Leticia Correa D
3.9% (6,000 votes)
6,000
3.9%
Stephanie Le D
2.9% (4,532 votes)
4,532
2.9%
Gabrielle Ashbaugh D
2.9% (4,396 votes)
4,396
2.9%
Jenny Suarez D
2.1% (3,191 votes)
3,191
2.1%
Jacob Creer D
1.0% (1,606 votes)
1,606
1.0%

Top Fundraising Candidates

Josh Newman Democrat
~$X,XXX,XXX Thru 5/28/25
Steven "Steve" Choi Republican
~$XXX,XXX Thru 12/31/25
Anthony Kuo Republican
~$XXX,XXX Thru 5/31/24

Independent Expenditures

Candidate Support Oppose
Josh Newman
~$XXX,XXX ~$XX,XXX
Jenny Suarez
~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX
Alex Mohajer
~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX

Candidates

Candidate Raised Spent Cash Avail. for Primary Primary
Josh Newman* Democrat · Josh Newman for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX,XXX Thru 5/28/25
~$X,XXX,XXX Thru 5/28/25
~$XXX As of 5/28/25
-
Steven "Steve" Choi* Republican · Steven Choi for Senate 2024
~$XXX,XXX Thru 12/31/25
~$XXX,XXX Thru 12/31/25
~$XXX As of 12/31/25
-
Anthony Kuo Republican · Kuo for Senate 2024
~$XXX,XXX Thru 5/31/24
~$XXX,XXX Thru 5/31/24
~$XXX As of 5/31/24
-
Crystal Miles Republican · Crystal Miles For Senate 2024
~$XXX,XXX Thru 6/28/24
~$XXX,XXX Thru 6/28/24
~$XXX As of 6/28/24
-
Guy Selleck Republican · Guy Selleck for Senate 2024
~$XXX,XXX Thru 4/10/24
~$XXX,XXX Thru 4/10/24
~$XXX As of 4/10/24
-
Alex Mohajer Democrat · Alex Mohajer for State Senate 2024
~$XXX,XXX Thru 12/31/25
~$XXX,XXX Thru 12/31/25
~$X,XXX As of 12/31/25
-
Jacob Creer Democrat · Jacob Creer for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$XXX As of 2/17/24
~$XXX
Jenny Suarez Democrat · Jenny Suarez for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$XXX As of 2/17/24
~$XXX
Leticia Correa Democrat · Leticia Correa for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$XXX As of 2/17/24
~$XXX
Stephanie Le Democrat · Stephanie Le for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$XXX As of 2/17/24
~$XXX
Gabrielle Ashbaugh Democrat · Gabrielle Ashbaugh for Senate 2024
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$X,XXX Thru 2/17/24
~$XXX As of 2/17/24
~$XXX
* Candidate advanced to the general election. Totals include amounts for both primary and general elections (same committee used for both).
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Independent Expenditures

Candidate Support Oppose Total Details
Josh Newman ~$XXX,XXX ~$XX,XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Jenny Suarez ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Alex Mohajer ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Anthony Kuo ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Steven "Steve" Choi ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Leticia Correa ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Stephanie Le ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Jacob Creer ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Date Committee Candidate Position Description Amount Filing
Mar 05, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support SAL Estimate $163,642.65 ~$XX,XXX
Mar 02, 2024 Statewide California Coalition Political Action Committee, sponsored by nonprofits, business leaders, innovation companies, and civic organizations Josh Newman Support WEB ~$X,XXX
Mar 01, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support LIT $138,642.65 ~$X,XXX
Mar 01, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support LIT $138,642.65 ~$X,XXX
Mar 01, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support PHO ~$XX,XXX
Mar 01, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Digital Ads $138,642.65 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 28, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 28, 2024 Educators and Working Families California Sponsored by Education/Teachers Organizations Josh Newman Support Text Messaging $7,152.32 ~$X,XXX
Feb 28, 2024 Californians to Preserve and Protect Local Jobs and Essential Community Services, sponsored by Hawaiian Gardens Casino Anthony Kuo Support LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 28, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Leticia Correa Support LIT & POS $142,647.85 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 27, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Leticia Correa Support LIT & PRO $106,985.88 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 27, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $116,992.84 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 27, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 27, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $89,738.80 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 27, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Alex Mohajer Support LIT & POS $240,365.63 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $97,494.00 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jenny Suarez Support LIT & POS $225,205.47 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $76,918.92 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Josh Newman Oppose LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support LIT $125,198.52 ~$X,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Canvass expenses $125,198.52 ~$X,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support CNS $125,198.52 ~$X,XXX
Feb 26, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support SAL $125,198.52 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 25, 2024 Unite Here Local 11 PAC Josh Newman Support Text Messaging Program $2,370.97 ~$XXX
Feb 25, 2024 Unite Here Local 11 PAC Josh Newman Support Voter Data $2,370.97 ~$XXX
Feb 24, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Josh Newman Oppose LIT ~$XXX
Feb 24, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Josh Newman Oppose POL ~$X,XXX
Feb 24, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Josh Newman Oppose LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 23, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jenny Suarez Support LIT & POS $168,904.11 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 23, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $64,099.10 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 23, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 22, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support LIT $160,990.89 ~$XXX
Feb 22, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Digital Ads $160,990.89 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 22, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Leticia Correa Support LIT & POS $71,323.92 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 22, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Alex Mohajer Support LIT & POS $180,274.20 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 22, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $77,995.20 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 21, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Alex Mohajer Support LIT & POS $180,274.20 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 21, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $51,279.28 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 21, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Steven Choi Support LIT ~$XX,XXX
Feb 20, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support LIT ~$XX,XXX
Feb 20, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jenny Suarez Support LIT & POS $112,602.74 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 20, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $58,496.40 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 19, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jenny Suarez Support TEL $261,801.37 ~$XXX,XXX
Feb 19, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $38,459.46 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Steven Choi Support POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $38,997.60 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Alex Mohajer Support LIT & POS $60,091.40 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Steven Choi Support LIT ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club Anthony Kuo Support LIT, POS ~$XX,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 Unite Here Local 11 PAC Josh Newman Support LIT & POS $2,242.80 ~$X,XXX
Feb 16, 2024 Unite Here Local 11 PAC Josh Newman Support Voter Data $2,242.80 ~$XXX
Feb 15, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jacob Creer Support LIT & POS $19,498.80 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 15, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $25,639.64 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 15, 2024 Unite Here Local 11 PAC Josh Newman Support Staff Time $2,242.80 ~$XXX
Feb 15, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Leticia Correa Support LIT & POS $35,661.96 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 14, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Jenny Suarez Support LIT & POS $56,301.37 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 13, 2024 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee Stephanie Le Support LIT & POS $56,301.37 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 12, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Consulting $39,961.44 ~$X,XXX
Feb 12, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Canvass Costs $39,961.44 ~$X,XXX
Feb 12, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Salary $39,961.44 ~$XX,XXX
Feb 12, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Steven Choi Support LIT ~$XX,XXX
Feb 06, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Josh Newman Support LIT ~$XX,XXX
Jan 29, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support SAL $30,787.98 ~$XX,XXX
Jan 29, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Canvass consulting and expenses $30,787.98 ~$XX,XXX
Jan 24, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Josh Newman Support Creative Development and Production: Payment made to Bearstar Strategies Inc. ~$X,XXX
Jan 24, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Josh Newman Support POL: Payment made to David Binder Research ~$XX,XXX
Jan 24, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Josh Newman Support LIT: Payment made to Haymarket Strategies, Inc. ~$XX,XXX
Jan 24, 2024 Uber Innovation Political Action Committee Josh Newman Support Paid Media: Payment made to Polaris Strategies, Inc. ~$XXX,XXX
Jan 22, 2024 Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action Alex Mohajer Support Canvass program estimate $2,713.00 ~$X,XXX
Committee Support Oppose Total Details
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 Independent Expenditure Committee ~$X,XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$X,XXX,XXX
Uber Innovation Political Action Committee ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Citizens and Communities for Fair Government, sponsored by California Commerce Club ~$XXX,XXX ~$XX,XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action ~$XXX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XXX,XXX
Californians to Preserve and Protect Local Jobs and Essential Community Services, sponsored by Hawaiian Gardens Casino ~$XX,XXX ~$XXX ~$XX,XXX
Educators and Working Families California Sponsored by Education/Teachers Organizations ~$X,XXX ~$XXX ~$X,XXX
Unite Here Local 11 PAC ~$X,XXX ~$XXX ~$X,XXX
Statewide California Coalition Political Action Committee, sponsored by nonprofits, business leaders, innovation companies, and civic organizations ~$X,XXX ~$XXX ~$X,XXX
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