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Vigo County, Indiana

Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney

2 candidates are tracked for Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Johnny E Vaughn and Terry R. Modesitt. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Johnny E Vaughn (Democratic), Terry R. Modesitt (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney, per the Secretary of State's 2026 general election candidate list (updated August 27, 2026).

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Terry R. Modesitt, is on the ballot.

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Johnny E Vaughn

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Advocates streamlining the trial process
  • Opposes prosecuting low-level marijuana cases, citing neighboring states' legalization

Per the local press.

Biography

Received his law degree in 2021 and is 28 years old, per local press. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Terry R. Modesitt

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Emphasizes his experience managing the prosecutor's office
  • Focuses on addressing jail overcrowding through county programs

Per the local press.

Biography

Has served as Vigo County Prosecutor since January 1, 2007, and is seeking a fifth term, per Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council / local press. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Johnny E Vaughn and Terry R. Modesitt. Candidate information follows official Vigo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney election in Indiana?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Indiana are on the Indiana election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Vigo County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Johnny E Vaughn, full profileTerry R. Modesitt, full profileOfficial Indiana election office