Henry Whitehorn Wins Louisiana Sheriff's Race After Previous Victory Overturned

In a decisive victory, Henry Whitehorn becomes Caddo Parish's first Black sheriff, winning over 53% of the vote in a do-over election.

After a court overturned his initial one-vote victory due to voting irregularities, Democrat Henry Whitehorn won the Louisiana sheriff’s race in Caddo Parish with over 53% of the vote.
Whitehorn's win over Republican John Nickelson marks him as the first Black sheriff of Caddo Parish, reflecting a significant turnout increase with over 65,000 voters.
The election saw high voter engagement, with turnout significantly higher than the previous race, amidst a backdrop of racial tensions and legal challenges.
Nickelson conceded the race, emphasizing the importance of Whitehorn's success for the community's well-being.
The election coincided with Louisiana's presidential preference primary, where Donald Trump and Joe Biden won their respective Republican and Democratic primaries with dominant percentages.