SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Voters in Sangamon County will decide their next Sheriff during the March 17th, 2026 primary.
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Root is seeking a third term and has served since June 2021. Beck is currently a deputy at the Sheriff's Office.
On March 17, voters in Christian County will cast their ballots in the primary election for the next sheriff. Two Republican candidates are running, and no Democrats are running. Running are two lifetime Christian County residents and law enforcement officers. Jim Baker is the current Chief Deputy at the Christian County Sheriff's Office. Phil Deal is the current Assistant Chief at the Stonington Police Department. Between Illinois State Police investigations, fraud accusations, and social media rumors, the race has become about more than just qualifications. Candidates are finding themselves answering for their pasts rather than talking about the future.
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