What party is Klaus D. Kretschmer?

Klaus D. Kretschmer is running as a Republican.

Is Klaus D. Kretschmer the incumbent?

Yes. Klaus D. Kretschmer currently holds this office.

Who is Klaus D. Kretschmer running against?

Tony Colatorti, for Jo Daviess County Sheriff.

How much money has Klaus D. Kretschmer raised?

$15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Klaus D. Kretschmer?

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

Klaus D. Kretschmer

Republican · Candidate for Jo Daviess County Sheriff · Incumbent · 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.

2 candidates ran for Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess 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 Klaus D. Kretschmer that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Klaus D. Kretschmer yet.

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Funding

$15K raised, $2,051 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Tammy Tribian	$3,500
JO Daviess Republican Center Committee	$2,100
Michael Johns	$1,000
Mary Ossanna	$1,000
Barkau Automotive	$1,000
Robert Dittmar	$500
Paulette Wiley	$500

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-02.

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Quick answers

What party is Klaus D. Kretschmer?: Klaus D. Kretschmer is running as a Republican.
Is Klaus D. Kretschmer the incumbent?: Yes. Klaus D. Kretschmer currently holds this office.
What does the Jo Daviess 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 Klaus D. Kretschmer running against?: Tony Colatorti, for Jo Daviess County Sheriff.
How much money has Klaus D. Kretschmer raised?: $15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Klaus D. Kretschmer?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Klaus D. Kretschmer's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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