Political newcomer Nancy Denutte defeated incumbent Mark Gerber in the hotly contested race for Liberty Township fiscal officer Tuesday.
Unofficial results showed Denutte with 4,266 votes and Gerber with 3,050.
Denutte, a resident of Liberty Township for nearly 23 years, said she was running for the position because she believes she can execute the duties of the office more efficiently than the incumbent.
Gerber is completing his second term in office.