1996 Indiana Attorney General election

1996 Indiana Attorney General election
November 5, 1996
 
Candidate Jeff Modisett Steve Carter
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 1,029,795 975,699
Percentage 51.35% 48.65%
Modisett:      50–60%      60–70%
Carter:      50–60%      60–70%
Attorney General before election

Pamela Carter
Democratic

 Elected Attorney General

Jeff Modisett
Democratic

The 1996 Indiana Attorney General election was held on November 5, 1996, to elect the Indiana Attorney General. Democratic incumbent Pamela Carter chose not to run for a second term. Democratic nominee former Marion County Prosecutor Jeff Modisett won the election by a margin of 2.7 percentage points over Republican attorney and future Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter. As of 2026, this is the last time a Democrat has been elected Indiana Attorney General.

General election

Candidates

Results

1996 Indiana Attorney General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Jeff Modisett 1,029,795 51.35% −0.52%
Republican Steve Carter 975,699 48.65% +0.52%
Total votes 2,005,494 100.00%
Democratic hold

References

  1. ↑ "1996 Attorney General General Election Results - Indiana". US Election Atlas. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
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