What party is John W. Thompson?

John W. Thompson is running as a Republican.

Who is John W. Thompson running against?

Hugh H. Sands, for Vermilion County Sheriff.

How much money has John W. Thompson raised?

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

Should I vote for John W. Thompson?

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

John W. Thompson

Republican · Candidate for Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 Vermilion 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 John W. Thompson that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for John W. Thompson yet.

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Funding

$15K raised, $1,390 from small donors, $2,500 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Vermilion County Republican Central Committee	$2,500
Robert And Nancy Grimes	$1,500
Erik Plotner	$1,000
Dave Ferber	$1,000
Carol Givens	$1,000
Billie Hurt	$700
Mccool Roadside Services	$500

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

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Hugh H. Sands · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is John W. Thompson?: John W. Thompson is running as a Republican.
What does the Vermilion 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 John W. Thompson running against?: Hugh H. Sands, for Vermilion County Sheriff.
How much money has John W. Thompson raised?: $15K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for John W. Thompson?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare John W. Thompson's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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