Champaign County Sheriff
Champaign County, IL
Current Incumbent
John P. Brown
Republican
In office since January 2023
Next Election
Nov 3, 2026
Filing Window
Jun 15, 2026 - Jun 22, 2026
Term Length
4 years
Position Type
Full Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
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.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Candidate must be a United States citizen, must be a resident of the county for 1 year, must be a registered voter in the county, and must not be a convicted felon.
Filing information
Elections office
1776 E Washington St, Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: 217-384-3724
Fee & signature requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement 0.5% of the qualified electors of their party who cast votes at the last preceding general election in their county. Independent candidates: Not less than 5% nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater), signed by qualified voters of the county, of the total number of persons who voted at the last General Election in the county.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.