Michael D. Downey
Republican · Illinois · 2026On the November 3 ballot for Kankakee County Sheriff, Illinois
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Kankakee County Sheriff
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Biography
Michael D. Downey is the sitting Kankakee County Sheriff, having led the office since April 2016, per the Illinois Sheriffs' Association. No campaign website was found as of September 22, 2026.
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