It’s the big question asked by politicos.
Two candidates have announced: Henry Whitehorn (Democrat) and Eric Hatfield (Republican).
Democrat Hersy Jones has expressed an interest in the race.
Caddo Judge Don Hathaway, Jr. expressed interest but then decided to stay on the criminal bench.
Shreveport attorney Craig Smith is considering the race.
Other names mentioned include Shreveport councilman Jim Taliaferro, former Shreveport Police Chief Jim Roberts and Caddo Deputy Darwin Jones.
Many citizens wish that Sheriff Steve Prator would reconsider this decision.
Prator has declared that his health is all Ok.
His desire to spend more time with his family is understandable.
Prator's intense dedication to his job, driving back from Dallas after a stint on a Monday to be at a Tuesday 10 a.m. meeting is admirable, but perhaps not in best in his best health interests.
It’s a big, big job and Prator has been an outstanding sheriff.
It’s big boots to fill and after the mass shooting on July 4 and the homicide rate escalating in the city, his experience and leadership is needed more than ever.