Dekalb County, Illinois

DeKalb County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for DeKalb County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Andrew "Andy" Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Dekalb County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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No Democratic candidate filed. Andrew "Andy" Sullivan is the Republican nominee and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's certified local candidates list.

Andrew "Andy" Sullivan

Republican

Biography

Sullivan is the incumbent DeKalb County Sheriff, appointed in 2021 after 25 years in law enforcement, per the Illinois Sheriffs' Association.

Questions about this race

Who is running for DeKalb County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the DeKalb County Sheriff election in Illinois?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Illinois are on the Illinois election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Sources

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Candidate roster from official Dekalb County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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