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.
DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County Sheriff
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.
About this race
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.
What this office does
Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.
This race. Every voter in DeKalb County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.