NEW ORLEANS — Michelle Woodfork, former Interim Chief of the New Orleans Police Department, has won the race for , defeating Incumbent Sheriff Susan Hutson and Constable Edwin Shorty. WWL Louisiana was the first to call the race.

The race drew significant attention after the , which became a focal point in campaign debates and public forums. , the top three candidates sharply disagreed over how quickly law enforcement was notified and how the situation was handled.

Hutson addressed the escape during debates and defended her office’s response to the breach, saying law enforcement agencies were notified soon after they learned of the jailbreak.

Woodfork's campaign platform focused on restoring public confidence, increasing transparency, and reforming jail operations. Woodfork has said s

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