History

For nearly ten years, the New Majority has been at the forefront of California’s and the nation’s political stage. Contributing tens of millions of dollars to candidates and causes, the New Majority’s mission goes beyond being a major donor – it is dedicated to creating change that redefines the political landscape of California and the nation.

To support its mission, the New Majority has created a Political Action Committee (PAC) that has grown to become California’s largest Republican PAC. Also, the New Majority recently created the Federal Political Action Committee (FEDPAC), which is dedicated to promoting national candidates. In addition, the New Majority’s nonprofit association is promoting pubic policy and conducting research that makes a difference.

From a modest beginning in 1999 with just four members, to over 350 members today across four chapters and an annual budget of more than $3.5 million, the New Majority is in a league of its own. Additionally, members of the New Majority individually contribute millions of dollars to political candidates and causes. With each election the New Majority helps shape the debate here in California and on the national scene.

Timeline

September 1999: After one year's due diligence, the New Majority is founded in Newport Beach and Tom Tucker is designated as the first Chairman.

April 2002: Larry Higby is elected Chairman and expands the membership to 140. 

May 2004: Guided by the leadership of Tom Tucker, George Wall, and Larry Higby, an Expansion Committee is created to launch a new Chapter in Los Angeles. 

March 2005: New Majority Los Angeles is founded, becoming the New Majority's second Chapter. John Kilroy Jr. was elected as the first Chairman. 

June 2005: Paul Folino is elected Chairman of New Majority Orange County

March 2006: The New Majority expands into the Inland Empire, forming a 3rd Chapter. Jim Previti is elected as the first Chairman. 

June 2006: New Majority San Diego is founded as the 4th Chapter of the New Majority. Mick Pattirson is elected as the first Chairman. 

June 2007: Jim Brulte is elected the second Chairman of New Majority Inland Empire. 

April 2007: Tom McKernan is elected the fourth Chairman of New Majority Orange County.

January 2009: Joel Reed is elected the second Chairman of New Majority San Diego. 

January 2009: Larry Higby is elected the second Chairman of New Majority California.