Monroe County’s two incumbent commissioners will be returning.

Sharon Laverdure, chairwoman of the commissioners, and John Christy, both Democrats, went up against David Parker and Christine Wilkins, both Republicans, for the two seats. In the end, Laverdure and Christy were both reelected.

It was a close race with Laverdure garnering 27.71% of the vote or 16,304 votes, and Christy getting 25.55% or 15,035 votes. Challenger David Parker gathered 24.82% or 14,601 votes to take the third position on the board.

Republican Christine Wilkins had 21.84% or 12,850 votes.

Prior to the election, Laverdure said she was running for a second term, because “there is important work left to be done. Since I took office in 2020, we have gained serious momentum toward the equity and progress I committed to. I believe in a new term, we can finish the job we started.”

Christy said on Tuesday, “When you’re a commissioner, you never get to see all the projects that you’ve worked on implemented. We have talked about a courthouse addition for over 20 years. During my eight years as a commissioner, this has been the number one topic. However, other projects and problems also arise that need your attention.

“I look forward to helping to guide the county for the next four years to prepare us to meet our current needs, as well as future needs.”

Parker has said he wants “to continue the smart fiscal policies of other county administrations, while effectively

delivering services to help our neighbors.”

He wants to fight for funding for schools, roads, and economic development projects.