(Note: I ran a series of judicial Q&As for Democratic candidates in contested primaries earlier this year. I am now doing the same for the candidates who were unopposed in March, which includes most of the sitting incumbent judges. As always, this is to help you the voter know a little bit more about the candidates on your ballot. I will be publishing these in the order I receive them. You can see the Q&As and interviews I did for the primaries on my 2016 Election page.)
Candance White
1. Who are you and what are you running for?
My name is Candance White. I am a judicial candidate for the 14th Court of Appeals Place 2.
2. What kind of cases does this court hear?
The 14th Court of Appeals hears all civil and criminal appeals cases with the exception of death penalty cases and post habeas corpus.
3. Why are you running for this particular bench?
I believe a diverse perspective is need on this court to ensure the community at large is represented. I want to ensure that the law is interpreted fairly and objectively without bias or prejudice. I also believe that real experience in the area of child welfare and adult welfare is needed on this court as this court hears these types of cases.
4. What are your qualifications for this job?
I have my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, my JD from University of Texas School of Law, and my Masters in Law (LLM) from the University of Houston Law Center. I have served as a Municipal Court Judge for the City of Houston. I handled a very large docket and am able to manage a court room. I have very strong analytical and written skills. I have helped to prepare over 75 appellate briefs and worked on appellate oral arguments. I have handled civil litigation, criminal defense, family law matters, elder law, and practiced before regulatory boards and commissions.
5. Why is this race important?
The Appellate court provides opinions on what constitutes error in cases. These opinions guide and define the legal parameters for cases involving both civil and criminal issues. The cases heard by this court will impact every area of every citizen as it guides both civil and criminal matters.
6. Why should people vote for you in November?
I am a sound decision maker. I will work to ensure the law is applied fairly without bias. I will ensure that a large portion of the community is represented on the bench if elected where currently there is no representation. I am a hard worker who is dedicated to ensuring fairness and access to justice for all.
” I will ensure that a large portion of the community is represented on the bench if elected where currently there is no representation.”
Dog whistle politics? She said she will apply the law without bias. Anyone who does that represents ALL the people, so what does this quote mean?