Gene R. Claps

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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 Adams 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 Adams 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.

About Gene R. Claps

Adams County Sheriff. Born and raised in Adams County, he has volunteered and worked for the Adams County Sheriff's Office since 1995, serving in the jail, patrol, detective and training units and rising from reserve posse deputy to division chief. He was sworn in as sheriff on January 10, 2023, and was the only candidate on the June 2026 Democratic primary ballot.

What they say they'll focus on:

• A sheriff's office built on trust, ethics and transparency
• Stronger ties with local agencies, cities, schools and neighborhoods

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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 Gene R. Claps that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Gene R. Claps yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$26K raised, $6,451 self-funded.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-10.

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Quick answers

What party is Gene R. Claps?

Gene R. Claps is running as a Democrat.

Is Gene R. Claps the incumbent?

Yes. Gene R. Claps currently holds this office.

What does the Adams 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 Gene R. Claps running against?

Mark Goodell, for Adams County Sheriff.

How much money has Gene R. Claps raised?

$26K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Gene R. Claps?

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