One candidate is tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff C. Connor. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeff C. Connor was the only candidate to file for sheriff; his name appears alone on the November 3 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate list.
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 Madison County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Jeff C. Connor, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Jeff Connor is the incumbent Madison County Sheriff, per the county's official roster of elected officials, and is unopposed for reelection in 2026. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeff C. Connor.
Who is running for Madison County Sheriff in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Madison County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff C. Connor. Candidate information follows official Madison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Madison 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 Madison County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Madison County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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