Jody Madeira has won the Democratic nomination for the District 3 seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.
On Tuesday, Madeira beat incumbent Penny Githens and former Bloomington City Council member Steve Volan.
Madeira and Volan both heavily criticized Githens at debates, accusing her of poorly collaborating with other elected officials and stalling efforts such as building a new county jail and expanding the convention center. Githens has defended her actions.
Madeira is a law professor at Indiana University. She has cited the jail project as one of her top priorities, along with improving city-county relations and access to community resources.
Commissioner District 3 covers the eastern portion of the county, which includes Benton, Clear Creek, Salt Creek, Washington and parts of Perry and Polk townships. Candidates must live in the district, but all county voters are eligible to vote for them.
