Austin Cox (Warren County Sheriff, Illinois, candidate 2026)

Austin Cox

Republican Party

Candidate, Warren County Sheriff

Elections and appointments

Last election

March 17, 2026

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Austin Cox (Republican Party) (also known as AJ) ran for election to the Warren County Sheriff in Illinois. Cox was on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 17, 2026.^[source]

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Biography

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Elections

Republican primary

Republican primary for Warren County Sheriff

Jack Baskett (R), Austin Cox (R), Jason Horner (R), and Stephen Thompson (R) ran in the Republican primary for Warren County Sheriff on March 17, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jack Baskett
	Submit photo	Austin Cox
	Submit photo	Jason Horner
	Submit photo	Stephen Thompson

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Campaign website

Cox's campaign website stated the following:

Priorities For Warren County

Gun Control: AJ believes in respecting the Second Amendment while ensuring safety in our community.

Boosting Manpower: Making law enforcement a respectable career again and attracting the best and brightest to serve our community.

Mental Illness: Equipping deputies to handle mental health crises with care and empathy.

Fighting the Drug Problem: Utilizing every tool at our disposal, including drug-sniffing dogs, to combat the drug epidemic.

New Jail: Investing in a modern facility that prioritizes safety, security, and rehabilitation.

— Austin Cox's campaign website (March 12, 2026)

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