St Clair County, Illinois

St. Clair County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for St. Clair County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Richard "Rick" Watson. Candidate information follows official St Clair County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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Republican filer Steve Patterson's candidacy shows status Objection Sustained on the county clerk's filing tool, meaning he does not appear on the ballot. Richard "Rick" Watson, the Democratic filer (status Active), is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Richard "Rick" Watson

Democratic

Biography

Richard "Rick" Watson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for St. Clair County Sheriff, per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for St. Clair County Sheriff in 2026?

When is the St. Clair 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.

How do I see my exact St Clair County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Sources

Verify this race
Candidate roster from official St Clair County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Illinois election office, or see the full St Clair County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.