What party is Heath Thurston?

Heath Thurston is running as a Republican.

How much money has Heath Thurston raised?

$16K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Heath Thurston?

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Heath Thurston

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

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.

1 candidate ran for Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Heath Thurston that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Heath Thurston yet.

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Funding

$16K raised, $9,755 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Premier Design Cabinets & Furniture	$4,500
Jb Helmuth	$700
Steve & Deana Shields	$300
Leon & Donna Williams	$250
Shane & Lindsey Gould	$200

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-09-30.

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Quick answers

What party is Heath Thurston?: Heath Thurston is running as a Republican.
What does the Douglas 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.
How much money has Heath Thurston raised?: $16K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Heath Thurston?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Heath Thurston's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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