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Could this be an example of systemic racism in Louisianna?
5-judge panel reaches 3-2 decision on Whitehorn’s appeal in contentious Caddo sheriff race
TlDr
1) Race for sherrif. One black one white.
2) Black man wins by one vote
3) Recount: Still wins by one vote
4) No actual evidence of illegal votes being cast in support. Claims that there were "voting irregularities"
5) After the window to issue a recount passes, white candidate manages to find a conservative judge.
6) He orders election null and void; (to be clear) with no direct causal relation between ANY supposed "irregularties" and the outcome being affected.
7) He appeals. It was heard by a panel of judges; 3 white, 2 black.
8) The lower court ruling stands. 3-2
Guess who voted what?
It seems like the white candidate required a lot of rule bending to just get the election overturned.
5-judge panel reaches 3-2 decision on Whitehorn’s appeal in contentious Caddo sheriff race
TlDr
1) Race for sherrif. One black one white.
2) Black man wins by one vote
3) Recount: Still wins by one vote
4) No actual evidence of illegal votes being cast in support. Claims that there were "voting irregularities"
5) After the window to issue a recount passes, white candidate manages to find a conservative judge.
6) He orders election null and void; (to be clear) with no direct causal relation between ANY supposed "irregularties" and the outcome being affected.
7) He appeals. It was heard by a panel of judges; 3 white, 2 black.
8) The lower court ruling stands. 3-2
Guess who voted what?
It seems like the white candidate required a lot of rule bending to just get the election overturned.