What political party is Matthew Harden?

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.

Newman Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Matthew
Harden

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

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The race · Mayor

01Casey GrahamIncumbent
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Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

Matthew Harden's current council term runs to November 2028, according to the city. City of Newman

On the record: Matthew Harden

5 sourced

01City manager recruitment1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 2026-33, a $29,000 agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates to recruit the next city manager (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Newman · Aug 25, 2026

02School 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

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 Newman City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementStanislaus County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024

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