Stage is set for New Orleans sheriff’s race

The race for who’ll get to wear the badge as New Orleans sheriff next year is officially set with incumbent Sheriff Susan Hutson getting in the game before qualifying ended Friday.

Why it matters: In New Orleans, the sheriff runs the Orleans Justice Center, the jail from which 10 inmates escaped in May. With law enforcement still looking for one of them, this election stands to be one of the most fascinating to watch…

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