NATCHITOCHES, La. — Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stewart Wright has announced that he will not seek a third term in office when the next sheriff’s election is held in 2027.

Wright, who first ran for sheriff in 2019, said he intends to retire at the conclusion of his current term in July 2028. According to his announcement, operations at the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office will continue as usual through the remainder of his term.

Wright stated that he intends to remain focused on the duties of the sheriff’s office and avoid allowing politics or the upcoming election cycle to distract from the agency’s mission.

He succeeded former Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones in 2020.