Former Cook County deputy running for Kane County sheriff

Posted April 25, 2025 8:30 pm

A former Cook County sheriff’s deputy is running for Kane County sheriff.

Lou Santoyo of Elburn announced Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary.

Santoyo has been an Elburn trustee for two years.

According to a news release, he spent 28 years as a law enforcement officer. He grew up in the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago.

Postretirement, he obtained a college degree and became a licensed teacher.

Santoyo said by running as a Republican, he is highlighting conservative principles of fiscal responsibility, public safety, and constitutional integrity. But he also called for “inclusive, community-driven approaches to modern policing.”

Sheriff Ron Hain, a Democrat, is not running again. He has been in office since 2018.

Hain has endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson. Johnson has worked at the sheriff’s office since 2003.

Salvador Rodriguez, a lieutenant with the office, announced his candidacy in 2024. The Sugar Grove candidate is seeking the Democratic nomination.

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