Shreveport City Council sets election date to replace city marshal who drowned off FL coast

Kendrick Dante, Shreveport Times
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Shreveport City Marshal Charlie Caldwell Jr.

The election date for voters to choose the replacement for drowned City Marshall Charlie Caldwell has been set.

The Shreveport City Council decided at their regular session meeting Tuesday to hold a primary election for the position March 25, 2023 while the general election for the position will be April 29, 2023.

The position won't be included on the November 2022 ballot because the deadline to include it has already passed.

The qualifying period for candidates will open on January 25, 2023 and close on January 27, 2023.

In the mean time, Chief Deputy James Jefferson will serve as interim Marshal.

Kendrick Dante writes for the USA Today Network and is a government watchdog reporter in Shreveport, Louisiana. He enjoys cooking, concerts, and content. Email him at kdbrown1@gannett.com or connect on Twitter @kendrickdante.

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