What party is John Samaniego?

John Samaniego is running as a Republican.

Who is John Samaniego running against?

Antonio Weatherly, for Shelby County Sheriff.

How much money has John Samaniego raised?

$29K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for John Samaniego?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare John Samaniego's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

John Samaniego

Republican · Candidate for Shelby County Sheriff · November 3, 2026

In office now

John Samaniego is the Sheriff. John Samaniego's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.

2 candidates ran for Shelby County Sheriff in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Immigration enforcement (ICE 287(g))

ICE's list of 287(g) participating agencies shows no agreement for Shelby County's sheriff's office.

Under 287(g), ICE trains and authorizes local officers to carry out some federal immigration duties. From ICE's list of participating agencies, as of October 28, 2026. Whether to keep, change or end an agreement is up to the sheriff.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for John Samaniego that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for John Samaniego yet.

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Funding

$29K raised, $50 from small donors, $5,000 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Matthew Hogan	$7,500
Saginaw PIPE Company Inc	$5,000
John Samaniego	$5,000
Frank Barefield	$2,000
Mark Boardman	$1,000
George Dreher	$1,000
Chad Hagwood	$1,000
Tracy Franco	$500

Source: Alabama Secretary of State (FCPA reporting system), reports through 2026-06-05.

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Antonio Weatherly · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is John Samaniego?: John Samaniego is running as a Republican.
What does the Shelby County Sheriff seat do?: The county's chief law-enforcement officer. Runs the sheriff's office and usually the county jail, patrols areas outside city police departments, and serves court papers.
Who is John Samaniego running against?: Antonio Weatherly, for Shelby County Sheriff.
How much money has John Samaniego raised?: $29K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for John Samaniego?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare John Samaniego's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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