What party is Marc Bell?

Marc Bell is running as a Democrat.

Who is Marc Bell running against?

Paula Crouch, for Sangamon County Sheriff.

How much money has Marc Bell raised?

$73K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Marc Bell?

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

Marc Bell

Democrat · Candidate for Sangamon 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.

2 candidates ran for Sangamon 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 Sangamon 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 Marc Bell that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Marc Bell yet.

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Funding

$73K raised, $12K from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
JB for Governor	$15K
Houlihan Campaign FUND	$5,500
IL Corrections Lodge 263 PAC	$5,000
Nikki for Congress	$3,000
Friends of JOHN Daniel	$2,500
Sangamon County Democratic Party	$1,614
Kenneth Page	$1,600

Source: Illinois State Board of Elections, reports through 2026-10-30.

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Paula Crouch · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Marc Bell?: Marc Bell is running as a Democrat.
What does the Sangamon 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 Marc Bell running against?: Paula Crouch, for Sangamon County Sheriff.
How much money has Marc Bell raised?: $73K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Marc Bell?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Marc Bell's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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