in Behavioral and Social Science from the University of Maryland, College Park, a Master in Public Administration and a Master in Judicial Administration from University Southern California, and a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law.

During Newman's second campaign for Corporation Commission, in 2008, he and two other Democrats advanced past the primary election.

Along with Sam George and Sandra Kennedy, Newman campaigned on bringing renewable solar energy to Arizona.

Newman was endorsed by The Arizona Republic and the Tucson Citizen and by multiple elected officials such as Congressmen Harry Mitchell and Ed Pastor.

With this strategy, the Solar Team was able to run numerous television ads and post signs all over the state of Arizona.