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

Brad Sandefur
Libertarian
About Cook 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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