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- Candidate for Johnson County SheriffCandidate2026View Position
- Johnson County SheriffIncumbent2023 – 2026
- Johnson County Sheriff2019 – 2022
Other Candidates for Johnson County Sheriff

Jonathon Gearing
Republican
About Johnson County Sheriff
The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the Circuit Court, Director of Safety and the Administrator of the County Jail. Main functions include: Provide basic police services to the unincorporated areas of the county. Maintain a complete record of all traffic accidents, arrest, investigations and complaints. Maintain security in the Courtrooms and Custodian of the Courthouse.
- Term length
- 2023 – 2026
- Next election
- November 3, 2026
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Nearby Officials
RH
Robin Harper-Whitehead
Johnson County Clerk and Recorder

William "Bill" E. Hauter
Illinois House of Representatives - District 87
DG
David G. Rockwell
Johnson County Coroner
JM
John Matthew Hayden
Johnson County Commission
RM
Ryan M. O'Neal
Johnson County Circuit Court Clerk

Mitchell D. McClellan
Johnson County Treasurer
