A Leader Committed to Safety, Justice, and Community
With 20 years of service to the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office, Marcus Herbert is a dedicated leader with a proven track record. Starting in 2005 as a Correctional Officer, Marcus advanced to Deputy Sheriff, Sergeant, Bomb Technician, and a respected community figure.
Marcus believes in proactive leadership, transparency, and building community trust. He’s committed to reducing recidivism through job training, expanding mental health support, and ensuring public safety through modern policing and engagement strategies.
Born and raised in Rock Island, Marcus understands the community’s needs because he’s lived them. He is ready to lead with compassion, innovation, and courage. Join him in building a safer, stronger Rock Island County.
My Platform
Co-responder Program
Introduce a co-responder program which pairs a mental health professional with an law enforcement officer. Study shows, this reduces arrest of individuals with mental illness by up to 60%
Advocating for Mental Health
Advocating for mental health resources to support a safer community
Reducing Recidivism
Supporting reentry with job training, mental health treatment and community partnerships to prevent reoffending and build a safer Rock Island County
Community Policing
Building trust through engagement and collaboration with residents
Transparency
Ensuring open communication and accountability in all operations
Safety First
Prioritizing resources to protect and serve every neighborhood
Recruitment/Retention
Aggressively recruit the best individuals to offer the best serves to Rock Island County
Fiscally Responsible Budget
Maintain a fiscally responsible budget. Search for ways to save tax payer dollars.
2026 VOTING INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
**Primary Election Day**
Mar 17, 2026
General Election Day
Nov 3, 2026
First day to request vote-by-mail
Dec 17, 2025
Early voting & vote-by-mail begins
Feb 5, 2026
Regular registration deadline
Feb 17, 2026
Grace period registration & voting
Feb 18–Mar 16, 2026
Online registration deadline
Mar 1, 2026
Last day for mail ballot requests
Mar 12, 2026
Contact Marcus
Early Voting Begins on February 5th, 2026
Early voting can be completed at the Rock Island County Clerks Office