Vermilion County Sheriff
Vermilion County, Illinois
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic
Hugh H. Sands is the Democratic 2026 candidate for Vermilion County Sheriff. Coverage identifies him as a retired law-enforcement officer who served as an Oakwood police officer and county correctional officer; no current public office was established.
Republican
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.
Sources: vercounty.org · vermilioncountyfirst.com