Endorsements

“I'm excited to endorse my friend Mike Newhouse for the 24th Senate District. As a dad, educator, small business owner, and tireless advocate for the Westside, Mike has stood up to protect the environment and tackle the housing crisis. I know he will work hard in the Senate to fight for commonsense solutions that improve the lives of all Californians, and I'm proud to endorse him.”

"In a time when working families are being priced out and small businesses are struggling to stay afloat, we need leaders who bring people together to get real results. Mike Newhouse understands the challenges our communities face — and he has the experience to tackle them. From building more affordable housing to growing our local economy the right way, Mike brings the kind of common sense leadership Sacramento needs. I’m excited to endorse his campaign for State Senate."

"I met Mike fighting for clean air and water here in Southern California and watched him volunteer to build neighborhood protections and preserve Venetian culture and art for over 20 plus years. He cares deeply about the Westside and has a proven record of civic involvement to better his community. That is why I’m proud to get behind Mike Newhouse for State Senate!"

“The Coalition is proud to endorse Mike! Mike understands the importance of coastal areas in this district – from the Santa Monica Mountains to our beaches to our precious coastal lagoons, sand dunes and wetlands. We are especially grateful for the leadership he has demonstrated over his 30 years as an environmental advocate, and for having a deep understanding of what it means to protect habitat for rare and endangered species and for the enjoyment of this, and future generations.”

“It is my pleasure to endorse Mike Newhouse for California State Senate. I have had the privilege of getting to know Mike over the years and have consistently been impressed by his integrity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.

Mike brings not only experience and dedication, but also a genuine desire to make a positive impact. His thoughtful approach to problem-solving, ability to listen, and willingness to work collaboratively set him apart as a truly effective leader.

I believe Mike Newhouse is exactly the kind of representative we need—someone who will put people first, advocate for meaningful change, and lead with both strength and compassion. I wholeheartedly support his candidacy and encourage others to do the same.”

“Mike Newhouse has an excellent understanding of business – but he is not a bureaucrat. He knows how to work within the political arena – but he is not a politician. He knows how to speak the language that city hall administrators can understand – all the while articulating the needs of the neighborhoods he is representing.

His commitment to professionalism is tempered by a moral compass that values the difference between right and wrong. His passionate sense of family and love of community allows him to genuinely express the care, comfort and concern he has displayed in advocating on behalf of neighborhoods while serving as Commissioner, on the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission. In my days with the City Council, I have seen this rare combination of qualities only twice – with Tom LaBonge and with my friend and former boss, Bill Rosendahl ... I enthusiastically endorse his candidacy for State Senate.”

“As a community leader, I know how important it is that we have strong leadership at the state level. Mike is that kind of leader and I look forward to working with him in Sacramento.”

“I have worked with Mike in community politics for 25 years. He is a tireless advocate for improving communities, an expert in land use and planning and a true leader. He will make an excellent Senator.”

“California needs to repair and rebuild itself. Mike’s three decades of leadership and expertise in housing and land use policy is exactly what California badly needs.”

"Working with Mike Newhouse is so refreshing. Mike exudes knowledge and confidence when working to find solutions. He checks off all the boxes of what a brilliant public servant should bring to the table for his constituents…deep understanding of land use, energy to tackle homelessness, solutions for constituent issues and a comforting demeanor."

"Others may talk of solutions, but Mike is the only candidate with the right combination of legal knowledge and governing experience to tackle the most pressing issues of homelessness and environmental protection. Having known Mike for decades, I can attest that he has been quietly serving his community of Venice and the broader Westside as a dedicated public servant, as well as volunteering countless hours to numerous non-profits, community organizations, and environmental causes. He’s also a talented lawyer with deep expertise in business transactions whom I’ve invited to guest lecture at USC law school on a number of occasions. I am thrilled that he has decided to run for State Senate."

“Mike is a tireless advocate for commonsense solutions to the problems Californians experience on a daily basis. His vision for building housing, repairing infrastructure, creating jobs and increasing public safety are what we need in Sacramento.”

“I am proud to endorse and support Mike Newhouse for State Senate. As a lifelong Angelino, landlord and small business owner, I believe we need leaders like Mike at this critical time. I believe his community leadership on the Westside, his experience as a small business owner and his commitment to being a good family man give him the proper perspective to help make change. I believe he understands our problems and more importantly has solid, common sense solutions for many of the issues that have devastated our city. It’s time for positive change and I believe Mike is an excellent candidate and will get the job done.”

“I was fortunate to meet Mike Newhouse when he was President of the Venice Neighborhood Council. His patience, compassion and understanding of the local neighborhood issues were stellar. He was an excellent leader of the VNC, and handled the council's mix of personalities and diversity of opinions with ease. I believe Mike to be such a strong leader that my Venice-based real estate development company hired Mike’s law firm to represent us on a complex project. Mike and his team produced fantastic results. I strongly urge anyone interested in electing a fantastic state senator to vote for Mike Newhouse.”

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mike on community matters within the Venice Neighborhood Council as well as professionally with the Newhouse Law Group. Mike is fair and compassionate and has a keen understanding of the issues concerning members and stakeholders. Mike's passion for community inspired my own run for Community Officer on the VNC."

"I’ve known Mike for years. Mike Newhouse is the best candidate to represent our diverse community. He is selflessly committed to the betterment of the westside and has a balanced approach to government. Mike is a father and a business owner and will take the steps necessary to restore our beautiful city."

“Mike is exactly what we need right now to solve our most pressing problems in LA and Southern California. His experience and skill will address the dire need for economic investment, fostering and protecting small businesses and providing the affordability and public safety that truly helps our communities thrive and grow.”

"Mike Newhouse was the President of the Venice Neighborhood Council when I served on the VNC and he was a dynamic leader. He kept us on task, we got a lot of work done in Venice and when he had to take control of the meetings to get us focused he did it. It's this kind of decisive leadership we need to get our community back on track and it is this type of strong leadership Mike Newhouse will bring to the State Senate."

“Mike is a tireless advocate for small businesses and restaurants in particular. We need people in Sacramento who focus on making it easy to start and sustain a business, and Mike is that guy.”

"Mike has been a can-do citizen of Venice since we first met him many, many years ago and have had the pleasure of working with him on a variety of Venice projects. He has a great common sense quality that brings people together, the discipline to get things done and also the understanding of what makes Venice magical. Those qualities and vision helped with getting the Venice Art Crawl started, making the Venice Holiday Sign lighting festivities work so well and leading the VNC when he was its president."

“Mike is a commonsense and visionary building, land use and planning attorney and community leader who we are lucky to have on the LA City Planning Commission. He will bring his sorely needed expertise and advocacy to Sacramento and help us get California back on track.”

"I’ve seen Mike navigate difficult situations as President of the Venice Neighborhood council and as President of the Planning Commission. We’re in a difficult situation now and I don't think there is a more qualified person to help us navigate the issues that are facing us. Mike’s knowledge, leadership, and integrity are specifically what we need now."

“I have spent the past 4 years on Venice homelessness issues. I was just reelected to do that again. I strongly endorse Mike Newhouse to represent District 24 in the State Senate. Mike believes the only way to address homelessness is to strongly enforce our existing laws while providing shelter, social and mental health services to the homeless. We are not doing that now. It’s time for change.”

"Mike was an inspired leader of the VNC, and continued that work in service to the Community on WRAC and as President of the City of LA’s West LA Area Planning Commission."

“I’ve personally witnessed Mike as a visionary leader on the little league fields, in the recording studio and on the streets of his neighborhood. There is no reason he won’t take that same leadership to the State Senate… and beyond!

“Mike is a strong legal mind and an advocate for small businesses on the Westside. He is the kind of leader who intimately understands planning and has the experience and expertise to craft policy that will rebuild and renew the Westside.”

“Newhouse Listens! Mike listens to all sides, weighs the merits, and acts for the benefit of all.”

“Mike has always been there supporting small business and restaurants in particular. We need people who know how to create businesses and jobs in the legislature, and with 25 years of experience doing so, Mike is that leader.”

"I've known Mike as an elite attorney and longtime community leader for the last 15 years. He is one of the most proactive, capable, and down to earth leaders I have ever met. He always gets results, does it efficiently, and is a master at bringing people from opposite sides of an issue together. He is the State Senator we need now."

"As a local Businessman & resident of Venice, I am very active in the Civic duties and goals of Venice. I have continuously observed Mike Newhouse’s Leadership and activity throughout my residency here. From organizing The Annual Venice Sign Lighting event, to Chairman of the Venice Neighborhood Council, his impact on the City is quantifiable. Father, Husband, Civic Leader & Law Firm President, all excellent qualities we need for this critical position of State Senator."

"I strongly support the candidacy of Mike Newhouse for State Senate.

As a 40 year Venice home owner and long term local business owner, I have closely witnessed Mike's many outstanding community leadership and legal skills. Venice and the West Side are diverse areas and we need a leader like Mike who will listen and speak to the concerns of these various factions. He is very attuned to the many crucial issues and challenges of our community. Using his superb communication skills, he will be the passionate, articulate, and pragmatic voice we need to lead our community.

It is time now to share Mike's unique leadership skill set with all of California."

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mike Newhouse for State Senate. I have known Mike for over 10 years and I am proud to call him a friend. His rational, common sense approach to policy-making is not only refreshing, but it is what the people of LA need and deserve. As someone who regularly cares for unhoused patients, I am witness to the indignity and morbidity that coincides with lack of housing. It is simply inhumane to allow a person to live on the streets. Thus, I unreservedly support Mike's compassionate plan to undertake homelessness in LA by providing not only shelter for the unhoused but also supporting them with much needed social work, mental health services, medical care, detox/addiction resources, etc. In my opinion, there is no other candidate more suitable or well-qualified than Mike Newhouse."

"I have known Mike Newhouse for nearly 15 years, when he became involved with a nonprofit organization that I lead. I soon learned that he was passionately driven to contribute to our community in so many ways. He is a man of great integrity, who is calm under pressure and respectful of opposing views—exactly what we need."