Brad Sandefur
Cook County Sheriff, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Libertarian.
Campaign site (sandefurforsheriff.org)
Running on
Campaigns on building a safer Cook County through fair justice and community collaboration. His stated priorities include reforming the SAFE-T Act with stronger public safety measures, expanding mental health and addiction treatment diversion programs, enhancing deputy training, and clearer disciplinary procedures with due process protections.
Background
Cook County Sheriff's office employee since 1990 with 17 years as a shift commander; served in the US Marine Corps.
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