Dennis Tipsword

Republican · Candidate for Woodford 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 Woodford 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 Woodford 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

$36K raised, $2,430 from small donors.

Largest donorsAmount
Smith MJ Properties Llc$5,000
Parsons Company Inc$5,000
Sharon McCully$2,000
Philip McCully$1,100
Williams Brothers Construction Inc$1,000
Sheets Creek Landing Llc$1,000
Richard Baner$1,000

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

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Quick answers

What party is Dennis Tipsword?
Dennis Tipsword is running as a Republican.
What does the Woodford 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 Dennis Tipsword raised?
$36K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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