Candace N. Newell
Democratic · LA · State Representative, Louisiana House District 99
Louisiana state representative for District 99 and an attorney serving as Of Counsel at Daly & Black, P.C. A former teacher, she emphasizes fairness, preparation and constituent service.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 1 record
As the lead author of House Bill 903, Candace N. Newell wrote a measure changing the rules for the Louisiana State Museum's director position. The Louisiana House passed the bill 82 to 10. It later stalled in the Senate and did not become law.
April 29, 2024
Source: legis.la.gov · researched August 8, 2026
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
On 2026-04-23, during Louisiana House floor debate on legislation eliminating the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court clerk position after the election, Candace N. Newell argued that changing election rules after an official was elected and sworn raised a fundamental fairness question.
April 23, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: veritenews.org · researched August 21, 2026
Race Candace N. Newell is in:
- Judge Civil District Court, Division L · November 3, 2026 · Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Profile last researched August 8, 2026.