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Williamson County, Illinois

Williamson County Sheriff

One candidate is tracked for Williamson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Diederich. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

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No Democratic candidate filed. Jeff Diederich won a contested three-way Republican primary on March 17, 2026 with 3,927 votes, ahead of Quinn Laird (2,760) and Stan Diggs (2,543), per the county's certified Enhanced Voting results, and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Jeff Diederich

Republican

Biography
Jeff Diederich appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Williamson County Sheriff, per the county clerk's certified November 3, 2026 candidate list.

Questions about this race

Who is running for Williamson County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Williamson County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Diederich. Candidate information follows official Williamson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Williamson 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 Williamson 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
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Candidate roster from official Williamson 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 Williamson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.