King William’s special election results are in. Here’s who will fill Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, School Board seats

King William residents came to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes in the special election — a first for the county.

After three constitutional officers resigned from their positions mid-term, citizens made decisions as to who would fill the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and the fourth district School Board seat.

With all seven precincts reporting, the unofficial results are in.

Treasurer

With two names on the ballot and one seat to fill, King William residents Mary Sue Bancroft and Robert Ehrhart vied for the position.

With overwhelming support from the community, Bancroft received 871 votes and 79.69% of the totaled votes securing her position as the county’s next treasurer.

With nearly 20 years of experience in accounting, Bancroft said she is ready to take office and begin to address the issues at hand.

“I would never have been able to accomplish this task without all those who have supported me every step of the way,” Bancroft stated.

Commissioner of the Revenue

While the Commissioner of the Revenue race initially saw three candidates in the running, two dropped out of the race in January.

West Point resident Karena Funkhouser secured the position with 843 votes and roughly 84% of the totaled votes.

With nearly 30 years of experience at the Department of Taxation, Funkhouser said she is qualified for the position and will work to better the office.

“I plan to learn the jobs quickly as possible and offer respectful and helpful customer service,” Funkhouser said. “If I uncover ways to improve efficiency, I will implement changes.”

School Board

Running unopposed, former school board member Terry Stone secured the fourth district seat with 98% of the votes.

In the past few months, Stone said she’s been filling in the position before the election. As a result, she’s begun refreshing her knowledge and is excited to fill the role and move forward.

“My work experience is primarily in the area of government finance and I believe that experience will add value as we complete the budget process and work with the Board of Supervisors to gain long-term financial stability and transparency,” Stone said.

While the seven precincts have reported their votes, results are unofficial until certified by the state Board of Elections. For more information, visit bit.ly/3tkNSwq.

Em Holter, emily.holter@virginiamedia.com, 757-256-6657, @EmHolterNews.