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Prosecuting Attorney, 43rd Judicial Circuit (Vigo County)
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The prosecuting attorney prosecutes crimes in the circuit's courts and enforces child support orders.
Public safety
Johnny E VaughnDemocratic
- Pledges priority on violent crime and repeat offenders
Terry R. ModesittRepublican
- Supports aggressive prosecution of violent and repeat offenders
- Supports prison for convicted felons caught with handguns
Health & human services
Johnny E VaughnDemocratic
No documented position found.
Terry R. ModesittRepublican
- Supports treatment programs for low-level drug offenders
Government & transparency
Johnny E VaughnDemocratic
- Pledges a hands-on prosecutor active in the courtroom
Terry R. ModesittRepublican
- Pledges integrity and transparency in the prosecutor's office
Courts & justice
Johnny E VaughnDemocratic
- Proposes cutting case backlogs so victims get resolution
- Supports pretrial release decisions based on risk, not money
Terry R. ModesittRepublican
No documented position found.
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