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Gary Caruana

Republican · Illinois · 2026

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Winnebago County SheriffIllinois · 2026Winnebago County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Community policing and community engagement
  • Technology modernization, including body-worn cameras and a new records management system
  • Employee wellness and career development programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Gary Caruana has served as Winnebago County Sheriff since 2014 (12 years) after 8 years as a sheriff's deputy, and previously spent 26 years at United Parcel Service in security and operations leadership, per Gary Caruana campaign site.

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