After 16 months of campaigning and what she calls a "long, tough race," Democrat Cassandra Goldman has been named the new Wabash County State's Attorney.

Goldman, who was running against Republican incumbent Christopher Quick, spent the election evening Tuesday surrounded by supporters at a makeshift Democratic headquarters located in the back room at Hadley's Cafe in Mt. Carmel. As the numbers came in, and Goldman's lead increased, the Goldman camp's mood became increasingly cheerful.

Discussing her campaign, which was at times very public and heated, Goldman said it was a learning experience, but she was pleased.

"I've learned a lot through the process," said Goldman. "I'm very proud of our campaign and what we've accomplished."

The final numbers put Goldman at 3,074 votes for 54.01 percent, and Quick at 2,618 votes for 45.99 percent.

Discussing some of the changes she will face in assuming the role of State's Attorney, Goldman noted the new job will affect her as a member of the District 348 Board of Education.

"One of the things I realized when I decided to run for State's Attorney was I wouldn't be able to stay on the school board," said Goldman. "It's just not allowed -- it's not a thing of having an option to do it. You're not allowed to serve on the school board and be the attorney for the county."

Goldman said that after discussing the matter with District 348 Superintendent Tim Buss and others, it was decided she could still be of help to the district in her new role.

"We talked about it and decided I could do a lot more for the county, and for the schools, as State's Attorney because there is a lot of involvement between the schools and the State's Attorney's Office," said Goldman. "That's one of the things that is going to be hard to give up, but I'll still continue to work with the schools -- just in a different capacity."

Goldman said she is happy with the way things have turned out, and owes her success in this election to the voters of Wabash County.

"Thank you to all the voters," said Goldman after winning the election. "For all your support, all your help, and all your encouragement."

Goldman will be sworn in for her four-year term as Wabash County State's Attorney on Dec. 1.

Quick was not at the Wabash County Courthouse as the votes were being totaled Tuesday evening, nor was he available for comment following the results.