JOSH’S STORY
Josh and his wife, Pam, live in Turlock, where Josh grew up and delivered newspapers for the Turlock Journal. Josh is currently serving his first term in Congress on behalf of families in the Central Valley where he’s fighting to protect our access to health care, create good-paying jobs, and reform our broken immigration system. He’s also focused on securing and growing the Valley’s water supply. Josh is inspired by his parents, Mark and Linda, who met on a mission trip, and have lived a lifetime of service to their community. Josh picked up the family torch to bring the same spirit of service to Washington – where it’s desperately needed.
WORKING HARDER FOR THE CENTRAL VALLEY
1870s
Josh’s family came to the Central Valley more than 150 years ago. His great great grandpa settled in Manteca to start a peach farm and raise his family. Along the way, he taught his kids a deep sense of public service and a pride for working the land.
1930s-Present
Both of Josh’s grandfathers served in World War II and his parents met on a mission trip. His Dad is a proud small business owner and his mom is a volunteer leader at their Church.
1986
Starting as a paperboy for the local newspaper, Josh worked his way through school, spent his early career growing small businesses, and then taught at a local junior college.
2018
Josh met his wife Pam in college and they were married a few years later surrounded by family and friends.
2018
In 2018, Josh’s member of Congress threatened to take healthcare away from thousands of families in the Valley, including his own. Josh decided to step up and run for office, but he vowed to do it differently.
2018
He refused to take a dime of corporate PAC money and instead relied on thousands of volunteers to knock on doors to win his race and flip the seat blue.
2022
Today, Josh lives in Tracy with his wife Pam and their newborn daughter Lily. He is dedicated to making the Valley safe and affordable so everyone can live and raise their family here, just like his family has done generation after generation.
