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- Candidate for Clay County SheriffCandidate2026View Position
- Clay County SheriffIncumbent2023 – 2026
- Clay County Sheriff2019 – 2022
About Clay 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

Karina Villa
Illinois State Senate - District 25

Curtis J. Tarver II
Illinois House of Representatives - District 25

Joe Goodman
Clay County Board - District C

Janice Brooks
Clay County Board - District D

David E. Johnson
Clay County Board - District K

Amy Britton
Clay County Clerk
