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Sheriff Gary Caruana
This page ran 37 paid political ads on Facebook and Instagram between 28 July 2026 and 26 October 2026. Meta reports $4–7.7K of spend, which makes it the 5,982nd largest advertiser of the 24,034 pages in our data. Advertiser type: Candidate. Most of its spend took no side. Race: Local. Paid for by Caruana for Winnebago County Sheriff.
Data from the Meta Ad Library, pulled 4 November 2026. Election on 3 November 2026. · Every ad of this page in Meta’s Ad Library ↗
37
ads
$5.8K
reported spend, range $4–7.7K
0.0%
of spend on federal races
$150
median spend per ad
Spend by week the ad started
Tone
Share of the 37 ads with text that our model classified. Attack ads name an opponent.
Topics
Spend by race: Local 97%, No specific race 2.6%.
Spend by ad language: English 100%.
The costliest ads
The highest-spend ad of each distinct text, as it ran.
Law enforcement that stands still falls behind. Sheriff Gary Caruana has spent three terms working to make sure the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office keeps moving forward—embracing new technology, new strategies, and new approaches to public safety. Now, he is seeking a fourth term. Winnebago County. November 3. Visit CaruanaForSheriff.com to request a yard sign, volunteer, read the latest campaign news, and stay up to date on upcoming events.
1 October 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $400 – $499 · 30K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
Law enforcement cannot afford to be static and reactive when it comes to fighting crime. As your Sheriff, I have advocated for and implemented new technologies and strategies to help us fight crime and protect the public. I’ll continue taking a proactive approach to keeping Winnebago County safe—giving our deputies the tools they need and adapting to the challenges ahead.
21 September 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $400 – $499 · 45K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
True public safety leadership extends far beyond county lines. Regional law enforcement leaders trust Sheriff Gary Caruana as a vital resource for critical expertise, strategic advice, and institutional knowledge. From mentoring newly elected sheriffs to sharing vital resources during complex operations, Gary's focus on regional collaboration builds a safer, more secure environment for all our families.
26 October 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $300 – $399 · 35K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
Public safety is not a political issue—it is a community issue. I am incredibly honored to have the support of fellow law enforcement leaders from across our region: Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall, DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker, and McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman. As Sheriff Booker shares in this video, political parties do not matter when it comes to keeping our citizens safe. Building strong, collaborative relationships across c
17 October 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $300 – $399 · 30K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
Effective public safety requires seamless collaboration. Former Rockford Police Chief Dan O'Shea highlights the deep history of institutional teamwork between local police departments and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Gary Caruana has consistently built upon this strong foundation, proving he has the vision and collaborative experience needed to lead. Let's keep a proven leader in this vital role.
26 October 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $200 – $299 · 20K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
It has been the absolute honor of my life to serve as your Sheriff. Every single day, the dedicated deputies and staff of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office are out on the front lines, working tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods and families safe. Thank you for your continued trust as we build a safer community together.
26 October 2026 · Sheriff Gary Caruana · $200 – $299 · 25K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library
Figures cover domestic political ads paid in dollars, from 4 May 2026. Spend is the sum of Meta’s range midpoints; impressions above one million are reported as “1M+”, so impression figures are floors. Each ad counts in the week its delivery started, with its lifetime spend at our last pull; ads still running before the vote are counted as of 31 October 2026.
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