"History Made: Henry Whitehorn Elected as Caddo Parish Sheriff on Third Attempt"

The race for sheriff in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, involved three elections in six months, legal battles, and racial tensions. Democrat Henry Whitehorn, a Black law enforcement veteran, and Republican John Nickelson, a White attorney, vied for the position. The election was marred by allegations of illegal voting, court interventions, and deep political divisions. Ultimately, Whitehorn emerged as the winner, becoming the first Black sheriff in the history of Caddo Parish.