James Mendrick

James Mendrick attended Downers Grove South High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Lewis University. His career experience includes working in law enforcement, including as the sheriff of DuPage County.[1][2]

James Mendrick did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteMendrick's campaign website stated the following:Building Safe CommunitiesRestoring Law & Order – End reckless soft-on-crime policies, including no-cash bail, to keep criminals off the streets.Protecting Families & Neighborhoods – Ensure every Illinois resident feels safe in their home, school, and community.Rehabilitating Offenders – Expand successful programs that turn criminals into productive citizens, reducing recidivism.Stopping Criminal Illegal Immigrants – Work with ICE to remove criminal migrants from jails before they are released.Fighting the Drug Epidemic – Increase law enforcement efforts, strengthen penalties for drug dealers, and keep fentanyl out of our communities.Balancing the Budget & Growing Our EconomyEnding Costly Sanctuary Programs – Stop spending billions on illegal migrants and prioritize Illinois taxpayers.Auditing Government Waste – Conduct a full review of state agencies to eliminate fraud and inefficiencies.Cutting Red Tape for Businesses – Reduce excessive regulation and taxation to attract jobs and investment.Investing in Workforce Development – Expand vocational training and apprenticeship programs to prepare Illinoisans for high-quality careers.Creating Better SchoolsRefocusing on Core Academics – Improve education standards in reading, writing, science, and math to ensure student success.Protecting Parental Rights – Give parents a say in their children’s education and curriculum choices.Keeping Boys & Girls Separate – Maintain gender-specific bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams to protect student privacy and integrity.Supporting School Choice – Empower families to choose the best education options, whether public, private, charter, or homeschool.Holding Schools Accountable – Implement performance standards to ensure students are receiving a quality education.— James Mendrick's campaign website (February 18, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.