Joshua C. Verscheure
Republican · IL · Henry County Sheriff
Joshua Verscheure has been Henry County Sheriff since 2022 and has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement.
Where Joshua C. Verscheure stands, based on their records
Supports
Data Privacy (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
Ended the sheriff's office's use of eight license plate reader cameras, effective Aug. 31, 2026. He said the choice followed public worry about data privacy. He said staff had not misused the cameras.
August 19, 2026Supports Data Privacy
Source: kwqc.com
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Fired a sheriff's deputy on March 12, 2025, after state police arrested the deputy for drunk and reckless driving. The deputy filed a grievance to challenge the firing.
March 12, 2025
Source: kewaneevoice.com
Won election as Henry County Sheriff on Nov. 8, 2022. He ran with no opponent and got 16,574 votes.
November 8, 2022
Source: platinumelectionresults.com
Past race Joshua C. Verscheure ran in:
- Henry County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Henry County, Illinois · incumbent