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Adams County Sheriff

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:

Republican · Incumbent

Anthony P. Grootens is the incumbent Republican Adams County Sheriff and the Republican nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Immigration 1 against

Sources: adamscountyil.gov2