Five candidates filed to run for Will County sheriff in 2026, in a race to replace retiring longtime Sheriff Mike Kelley, while all but one incumbent serving on the Will County Board filed for reelection before Monday’s deadline.

The primary election is March 17 and will determine who will be on the November ballot.

Countywide offices on the ballot include Will County sheriff, clerk, treasurer and the regional superintendent of schools.

Eight out of the 11 districts for the Will County Board are up for reelection. Each district has two representatives, and control of the board, which has been evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats, is at stake. Four of those districts will have primaries in March.

Countywide races

For sheriff, Deputy Chief Dan Jungles and Sgt. Patrick Jones

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