# Candace Newell

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American politician from Louisiana

Candace Newell Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 99th district Incumbent Assumed office January 13, 2020 Preceded by Jimmy Harris Personal details Party Democratic 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](/source/Louisiana_House_of_Representatives) from the [99th district](/source/Louisiana's_99th_House_of_Representatives_district). She assumed office on January 13, 2020, succeeding [Jimmy Harris](/source/Jimmy_Harris_(politician)).[1]

## Background

Newell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, Master of Science in criminology, and [Juris Doctor](/source/Juris_Doctor) from [Southern University at New Orleans](/source/Southern_University_at_New_Orleans).[2][3] Newell previously served as a legislative aide for [Wesley Bishop](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wesley_Bishop&action=edit&redlink=1) and as an intern for the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus.[4]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Candace Newell"](https://ballotpedia.org/Candace_Newell). *Ballotpedia*. Retrieved November 22, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 99"](https://theneworleanstribune.com/state-house-district-99/). *The New Orleans Tribune*. Retrieved November 22, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Louisiana House Member Page"](https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members?ID=99). *house.louisiana.gov*. Retrieved November 22, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Williams, Jessica (September 18, 2019). ["In House District 99 race, candidates pledge to lift district's economic prospects"](https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_ee2677dc-d97c-11e9-b8aa-b7b4fa7b1982.html). *NOLA.com*. Retrieved November 22, 2020.

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