County Sheriff, Sangamon County
Sangamon 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
Retired Illinois State Police master sergeant and former school safety officer who serves on Springfield's Police Community Review Commission. Priorities: transparency and accountability in policing, and mental health resources plus stronger deputy training.
Republican · Incumbent
Sangamon County's first female sheriff, appointed in 2024 after 24 years with the Springfield Police Department, where she retired as a lieutenant. Holds a master's degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Western Illinois University.
Sources: sangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.net2 · sangamonil.gov