Travis A. Buhnerkempe

Republican · Candidate for Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Effingham 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

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Funding

$3,677 raised, $30 from small donors, $564 self-funded.

Largest donorsAmount
Roger Buhnerkempe$2,000
J&R Collision Centers$583
Pyramid Marble & Granite$500

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

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Quick answers

What party is Travis A. Buhnerkempe?
Travis A. Buhnerkempe is running as a Republican.
What does the Effingham 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 Travis A. Buhnerkempe raised?
$3,677 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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