Candace N. Newell

About this race

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

2 candidates ran for Judge Civil District Court, Division L (Orleans Parish) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Louisiana House, 2020–2022.

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Quick answers

What party is Candace N. Newell?

Candace N. Newell is running as a Democrat.

What does the Judge Civil District Court, Division L (Orleans Parish) seat do?

A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.

Who is Candace N. Newell running against?

Warren McKenna III, for Judge Civil District Court, Division L (Orleans Parish).

Is Candace N. Newell liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Candace N. Newell is moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Candace N. Newell?

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