2008 Election
Newsome was expected to run unopposed for re-election in the 2008 election, but after news reports alleged that he had been seen consuming alcoholic beverages in bars then driving off in his county-owned vehicle, Dan May announced he would run, and collected enough signatures to get on the Republican primary ballot. KOAA TV, which filmed Newsome drinking at a local bar before driving, has yet to release the full tape.
On August 12, 2008, Republican voters in the 4th Judicial District replaced Newsome with Dan May by a margin of more than 20 points.
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