John W. Thompson
Republican · IL
John W. Thompson is the Republican 2026 candidate for Vermilion County Sheriff. He is a 19-year Danville Police Department veteran who retired as a commander and currently serves as Director of the Vermilion County 911 Center.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
The Vermilion Times candidate questionnaire documents John W. Thompson's prior Danville Police Department command assignments and current Vermilion County 911 Center director service.
February 9, 2026
Source: vermiliontimes.com
Vermilion County First reports that Thompson retired from the Danville Police Department as a commander and serves as Vermilion County 911 director.
October 27, 2025
Source: vermilioncountyfirst.com
Past race John W. Thompson ran in:
- Vermilion County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Vermilion County, Illinois