Mark Goodell

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 Mark Goodell

The Republican nominee for Adams County Sheriff; he was the only candidate on the June 2026 Republican primary ballot. No campaign website or news coverage describing his background was found.

Summarized in our words from source 1, 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 Mark Goodell that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Mark Goodell yet.

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Funding

$7,940 raised, $1,385 self-funded.

Source: Colorado Secretary of State (TRACER), reports through 2026-10-16.

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• Gene R. Claps · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Mark Goodell?

Mark Goodell is running as a Republican.

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 Mark Goodell running against?

Gene R. Claps, for Adams County Sheriff.

How much money has Mark Goodell raised?

$7,940 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Mark Goodell?

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