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Roman Buchberger

Republican · Illinois · 2026

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Lake County SheriffIllinois · 2026Lake County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Focus on safer communities through prevention, trust-building and outreach
  • Rebuild staffing and morale and remove politics from promotions
  • Address the jail staffing crisis with smarter scheduling and support for correctional staff

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Roman Buchberger retired from the Lake County Sheriff's Office after more than 19 years of service, following earlier service as a municipal police officer, per Lake County Gazette / campaign reporting.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 27, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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