Vigo County, IN elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Vigo County: 69 seats on 37 elected bodies. 42 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of Commissioners
Vigo County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner, District 1 | Mark Clinkenbeard Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner, District 2 | Chris Switzer Republican source | |
| County Commissioner, District 3 | Mike Morris Republican source |
Vigo County Council
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Council Member, District 1 | David M. Thompson Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 2 | Nancy S Allsup Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 3 | Vicki Weger Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, District 4 | Travis L Norris Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Council Member, At-large | Brad A Anderson Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Steve (Top Guns) Ellis Republican source | |
| County Council Member, At-large | Brenda Wilson Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Assessor | Kevin Gardner Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Auditor | Larry T. Hutchings II Republican source | |
| Clerk of the Circuit Court | Leanna Moore Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Travis Norris Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Terry R. Modesitt Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Recorder | Diana Winsted-Smith Republican source | |
| Sheriff | John Plasse Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Surveyor | Bruce W Allen Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Treasurer | Josie Swalls-Thompson Republican source |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Vigo County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 30 local governments in Vigo County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (4 municipal, 12 township) | 16 | 13 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 0 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 12 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Vigo County
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.2% · White 84% · Black 5.8% · Asian 2.1% · Other or more than one race 5% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Vigo County
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.9% | 1,941 | 48,231 | 50,172 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 1,908 | 47,966 | 49,874 |
| July 2026 | 3.9% | 1,937 | 48,064 | 50,001 |
| June 2026 | 3.8% | 1,926 | 48,605 | 50,531 |
| May 2026 | 3.4% | 1,726 | 49,005 | 50,731 |
| April 2026 | 2.8% | 1,425 | 48,645 | 50,070 |
| March 2026 | 3.9% | 1,971 | 48,097 | 50,068 |
| February 2026 | 4.2% | 2,091 | 47,763 | 49,854 |
| January 2026 | 3.4% | 1,685 | 48,312 | 49,997 |
| December 2025 | 2.9% | 1,435 | 48,329 | 49,764 |
| November 2025 | 3.2% | 1,621 | 48,394 | 50,015 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.7% | 1,852 | 48,371 | 50,223 |
| August 2025 | 4.2% | 2,084 | 47,767 | 49,851 |
| July 2025 | 4.5% | 2,244 | 47,644 | 49,888 |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | 2,049 | 47,715 | 49,764 |
| May 2025 | 3.8% | 1,877 | 48,108 | 49,985 |
| April 2025 | 3.3% | 1,678 | 48,496 | 50,174 |
| March 2025 | 4.0% | 1,979 | 47,967 | 49,946 |
| February 2025 | 4.5% | 2,228 | 47,512 | 49,740 |
| January 2025 | 4.4% | 2,179 | 47,525 | 49,704 |
| December 2024 | 3.7% | 1,832 | 47,730 | 49,562 |
| November 2024 | 4.2% | 2,094 | 47,602 | 49,696 |
| October 2024 | 3.9% | 1,946 | 47,911 | 49,857 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.9% | 1,930 | 47,984 | 49,914 |
| 2024 | 4.2% | 2,096 | 47,246 | 49,342 |
| 2023 | 3.6% | 1,758 | 46,931 | 48,689 |
| 2022 | 3.4% | 1,661 | 47,047 | 48,708 |
| 2021 | 4.4% | 2,132 | 46,503 | 48,635 |
| 2020 | 7.6% | 3,714 | 45,392 | 49,106 |
| 2019 | 4.1% | 2,072 | 48,547 | 50,619 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 2,144 | 49,187 | 51,331 |
| 2017 | 4.0% | 2,057 | 49,134 | 51,191 |
| 2016 | 5.1% | 2,632 | 49,185 | 51,817 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Vigo County County Assessor?
- Kevin Gardner (Democratic) is the County Assessor of Vigo County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Vigo County County Auditor?
- Larry T. Hutchings II (Republican) is the County Auditor of Vigo County, Indiana.
- Who is the Vigo County Clerk of the Circuit Court?
- Leanna Moore (Republican) is the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Vigo County, Indiana.
- Who is the Vigo County County Coroner?
- Travis Norris (Republican) is the County Coroner of Vigo County, Indiana.
- Who is the Vigo County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Terry R. Modesitt (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Vigo County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Vigo County County Recorder?
- Diana Winsted-Smith (Republican) is the County Recorder of Vigo County, Indiana.
- Who is the Vigo County Sheriff?
- John Plasse (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Vigo County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Vigo County County Surveyor?
- Bruce W Allen Jr. (Democratic) is the County Surveyor of Vigo County, Indiana. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Vigo County County Treasurer?
- Josie Swalls-Thompson (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Vigo County, Indiana.
- Who are the Vigo County commissioners?
- Mark Clinkenbeard (District 1); Chris Switzer (District 2); Mike Morris (District 3); David M. Thompson (County Council Member, District 1); Nancy S Allsup (County Council Member, District 2); Vicki Weger (County Council Member, District 3); Travis L Norris (County Council Member, District 4); Brad A Anderson (County Council Member, At-large); Steve (Top Guns) Ellis (County Council Member, At-large); Brenda Wilson (County Council Member, At-large).
- What is the population of Vigo County?
- About 106,109 people, with a median age of 36.3; the median household income is $52,976 and 19.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Vigo County?
- 3.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 1,941 people unemployed in a labor force of 50,172, against 3.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Vigo County?
- 30 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 4 municipal, 12 township, 1 school district and 12 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Vigo County?
- 26: Fayette Township, Fayette Township, Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Harrison Township, Honey Creek Township, Honey Creek Township, Linton Township, Lost Creek Township, Lost Creek Township, Nevins Township, Nevins Township, Otter Creek Township, Otter Creek Township, Pierson Township, Pierson Township, Prairie Creek Township, Prairie Creek Township, Prairieton Township, Prairieton Township, Riley Township, Riley Township, Sugar Creek Township, Sugar Creek Township, Terre Haute, Terre Haute. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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