Josh Lowenthal
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 69th District
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Overview
Josh Lowenthal represents the 69th District in the California State Assembly, elected in 2022.1 He is a small-business owner in tech and a former teacher.1 In the Assembly, he wrote AB 2 to allow fines up to $1 million per child when a tech platform's negligence causes harm.2 He also co-introduced a bill to bar social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to create or maintain accounts.3 His campaign says he wants to build more housing, grow the economy, and cut red tape.4 In 2025, he supported temporarily suspending the state's independent redistricting commission.5
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $151,774
- Cash on hand
- $839,536
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $249 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $21,500 | 14% |
| PACs and other committees | $100,325 | 66% |
| Businesses and other groups | $29,700 | 20% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $88,650 in 23 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Josh Lowenthal for Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Biography | Official Website - Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal ..., Josh Lowenthal official Assembly website. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Social media giants could face even stiffer penalties under California bill, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California considers restrictions on social media for kids, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Josh Lowenthal, AD-69 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is on its way to voters. What you need to know, KVPR. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements & Ballot Measure Positions, California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements, California YIMBY. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles Voting Slate: Candidate Endorsements Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Los Angeles County Voter Guide, UFCW Local 324. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, Teamsters Local 572. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, November 3, 2026 General Election, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.