Philadelphia County Sheriff
Philadelphia County, PA
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Rochelle Bilal
Democratic
In office since January 2024
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Mar 10, 2027 - Aug 2, 2027
Term Length
4 years
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be at least 25 years old, a registered voter in the city and a resident of the city for at least one year.
Filing information
Elections office
Rm. 142, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-686-3469
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee is $100; signature requirement of 1000.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
May 18, 2027
Primary Filing
Feb 16, 2027 - Mar 9, 2027