Chad Howard

Republican · Candidate for Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry 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

$10K raised, $125 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Raffle Raffle$3,110
Illinois Harvest$2,500
Phillip Alvis$1,500
Quicket Solutions$750
Sara Fisher$500
Sara Fischer$500
Perry County Republican Central Committee$500
Citizens for David Friess$500

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

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Quick answers

What party is Chad Howard?
Chad Howard is running as a Republican.
What does the Perry 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 Chad Howard raised?
$10K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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