Terry R. Modesitt
Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 43rd Judicial Circuit (Vigo County)
Background
- Occupation
- Vigo County prosecutor
Vigo County prosecutor and a former deputy prosecutor; his VOTE411 profile also lists the Modesitt Law Firm (estates, family law, personal injury). He holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana State University and a law degree from Indiana University.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports aggressive prosecution of violent and repeat offenders
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Prosecuting AttorneyCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Number two is to continue to aggressively prosecute those individuals who commit serious violent felonies and repeat offenders.”
Supports prison for convicted felons caught with handguns
He describes this as his office's policy for sentencing recommendations.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Prosecuting AttorneyCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“prison sentences in all cases where a person who has a felony conviction is subsequently arrested and in possession of a handgun”
Health & human services
Supports treatment programs for low-level drug offenders
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Prosecuting AttorneyCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“When dealing with low-level drug offenders, I think getting them evaluated and into the appropriate treatment program has to be the main goal.”
Government & transparency
Pledges integrity and transparency in the prosecutor's office
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Prosecuting AttorneyCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“My number one priority is to continue to bring integrity and transparency to the Prosecutor's Office.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Terry R. Modesitt on them.
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All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Vigo County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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