Candice J. Henry, a veteran Los Angeles County prosecutor, is expected to become a Superior Court judge after running unopposed for Office 196. Pasadena voters will see the nonpartisan seat on their Nov. 3 general election ballot.
No other candidate filed a declaration of intent to seek the seat in the June 2 primary election, assuring Henry's election, according to the Metropolitan News-Enterprise.
Henry received an interim appointment allowing her to begin serving on the Los Angeles County Superior Court bench immediately, according to the Beverly Hills Bar Association. She was otherwise set to begin the position in January 2027.
Candidate information
- Name: Candice J. Henry
- Office sought: Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge, Office 196
- Education: Juris doctor, University of Southern California
Experience and public service
Henry joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 2005 as a deputy district attorney, according to the Metropolitan News-Enterprise. She rose to assistant head deputy in the office's Major Narcotics Division.
Over her prosecutorial career, Henry handled more than 70 jury trials, including murder and attempted murder cases, according to the Metropolitan News-Enterprise.
She also served as a faculty member of the National District Attorneys Association. In that role, she trained prosecutors and law enforcement officers on constitutional law and science-based interviewing techniques.
On the issues
No issue positions or questionnaire responses were available for this candidate.
Endorsements
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This profile was compiled from publicly available sources including court records, news reports and professional association postings. The Pasadena Ledger did not interview the candidate.
