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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot. Endorsed by the Republican Party of Stanislaus County.

Newman Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Casey
Graham

Casey Graham, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Newman in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Matthew Harden.

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The race · Mayor

01Casey GrahamYou’re reading
02Matthew Harden

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Background

About: Incumbent Mayor of Newman who was first elected to the City Council in 2014.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6 Endorsed by the Republican Party of Stanislaus County. Republican Party of Stanislaus CountyCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.

On the record: Casey Graham

5 sourced

01School resource officer1 sourced position

Voted yes to authorize an agreement with the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District for school resource officer services (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Sep 8, 2026

02License plate cameras1 sourced position

as recorded in the Aug. 25, 2026 meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said the license plate cameras are a vital tool for solving serious crimes, and that improper use of the data is a crime.
Own statementCity of Newman · Sep 8, 2026

03Street repair1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 2026-29, awarding the 2026 Measure L Road Rehabilitation Project contract to United Pavement Maintenance (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Jul 14, 2026

04Police chief1 sourced position

Voted yes to authorize an employment agreement with Raymond Framstad as police chief (passed 4-0 with one member absent, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Jul 28, 2026

05Past candidacy1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Newman in 2024 (won, unopposed).
Own statementStanislaus County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024

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