Candace Newell | |
Party: | Democratic |
Office: | Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 99th district |
Termstart: | January 13, 2020 |
Predecessor: | Jimmy Harris |
Education: | Southern University (BS, MS, JD) |
Candace N. Newell is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 99th district. She assumed office on January 13, 2020, succeeding Jimmy Harris.[1]
Newell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Master of Science in criminology, and Juris Doctor from Southern University at New Orleans.[2] [3] Newell previously served as a legislative aide for Wesley Bishop and as an intern for the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.[4]