DuPage Co. Sheriff James Mendrick to run for governor of Illinois

CHICAGO (WLS) -- DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has announced his plans to run for governor of Illinois.

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Mendrick made the announcement early Thursday morning via social media.

He added he will not run for his third term as DuPage County sheriff next year.

"We need a secure future for our state and we will make Chicago and Illinois safe again," he said on social media.

The next Illinois gubernatorial election will be held in November 2026.