Representative Candace Newell Contact information
Here you will find contact information for Representative Candace Newell, including email address, phone number, and mailing address.
| Name | Candace Newell |
| Position | Representative |
| State | state representatives Louisiana |
| Party | Democratic |
| Email Form | |
| Website | Official Website |
Representative Candace Newell
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.
Education: Candace Newell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, a Master of Science in criminology, and a Juris Doctor from Southern University at New Orleans. Her educational journey is as follows:
- B.A., Psychology, Southern University at New Orleans, 2001
- M.S., Criminal Justice, Southern University at New Orleans, 2007
- JD, Law, Southern University Law Center, 2013-2017
Career: Before her political career, Newell served in various roles including:
- Financial Analyst, City of New Orleans Health Department, 2007-2010
- Intern, Honorable Harry Cantrell, Orleans Parish Criminal Court, 2014
- Legislative Assistant, Senator Wesley Bishop, Louisiana State Senate, 2016
- Research Assistant, Professor Angela Bell, Southern University Law Center, 2015-2016
- Intake Specialist, Orleans Parish Juvenile Court, 2017-2018
- Manager of Board Relations, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, 2018-2019
- Associate Attorney, Don A. Rouzan & Associates, 2020-Present
Political Career: Newell’s political career began when she was elected as the Representative for the Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 99, in 2020. She has been serving in this position since then. Her current term ends on January 10, 2028.