Nickelson, Whitehorn in runoff for Caddo Parish sheriff

CADDO PARISH, La. (KSLA) - Caddo voters narrowed the field of candidates for sheriff to two Saturday (Oct. 14).

Leading the pack of six were John Nickelson and Henry Whitehorn. The two will meet in a runoff next month.

Nickelson previously served on Shreveport City Council.

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CANDIDATES

SHAYNE GIBSON
- Gibson is a Republican living in Greenwood. He has been chief of Greenwood since 2014. According to his website, Gibson hopes to transfer his skills in proactive law enforcement, accountability & professionalism to CPSO.
PATRICIA “PAT” GILLEY
- Gilley is a Democrat living in Shreveport. She is a retired attorney & ran for Caddo District Attorney in 2020.
ERIC HATFIELD
- Hatfield is a Republican living in Shreveport. He serves as chief deputy constable. According to his Facebook page, he is focused on transparency.
HERSY JONES JR.
- Jones is a Democrat living in Shreveport. He tells KSLA he will work with neighborhood organizations and mentor inmates to help make better choices.
IN THE RUNOFF: JOHN NICKELSON
- Nickelson is a Republican living in Shreveport. He previously served on Shreveport City Council. According to his website, he says he will continue to address public safety concerns and hold criminals accountable.
IN THE RUNOFF: HENRY L. WHITEHORN SR.
- Whitehorn is a Democrat living in Shreveport. He previously served as chief administrative officer for the City of Shreveport, chief of police and as a U.S. Marshal. According to his website, he is focused on addressing crime, initiating youth programs and jobs.

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