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Kane County, Illinois

Kane County Sheriff

2 candidates are tracked for Kane County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy Johnson and Rob Russell. Candidate information follows official Kane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Certified November 3, 2026 general election candidate list, per the Kane County Clerk's official Candidate List (Election ID 31).

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 Kane County votes on this seat.

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Amy Johnson

Democratic

Biography

Amy Johnson serves as Kane County Undersheriff, per Shaw Local. No campaign website was found for her as of September 8, 2026; the certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for her current filing.

Rob Russell

Republican

Biography

Rob Russell is a former Kane County Coroner, per Shaw Local. No campaign website was found for him as of September 8, 2026; the certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for his current filing.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kane County Sheriff in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kane County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy Johnson and Rob Russell. Candidate information follows official Kane County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kane 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 Kane County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Kane County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Kane County Regional Superintendent of SchoolsKane County Board Member, District 1Kane County Board Member, District 2See all 30 Kane County races
Candidate profiles
Amy Johnson, full profileRob Russell, full profileOfficial Illinois election office