Veteran Prosecutor Tapped to Fill Mathews Commonwealth's Attorney Seat

Kimberly E. Hensley to lead Mathews County prosecutions on interim basis after death of Tina Marie Walls.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A veteran York County prosecutor, Kimberly E. Hensley, has been selected by judges in Virginia's 9th Judicial Circuit to serve as the interim Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County following the death of Tina Marie Walls, the previous office holder.

Why it matters

The Commonwealth's Attorney is a critical role responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in the county, and Walls' sudden passing has created a vacancy that needs to be filled. Hensley's appointment ensures continuity of leadership and prosecutorial experience during this transition period before a special election is held.

The details

Hensley, an experienced York County prosecutor, will take over the Mathews County Commonwealth's Attorney's office on an interim basis until a special election is held on November 3. The judges in the 9th Judicial Circuit, which includes Mathews County, selected Hensley to fill the vacancy left by Walls' death.

  • Tina Marie Walls, the previous Mathews County Commonwealth's Attorney, passed away.
  • Kimberly E. Hensley was selected by judges in the 9th Judicial Circuit to serve as the interim Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County.
  • A special election to permanently fill the Mathews County Commonwealth's Attorney seat will be held on November 3.

The players

Kimberly E. Hensley

An experienced prosecutor from York County who has been selected to serve as the interim Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County.

Tina Marie Walls

The previous Commonwealth's Attorney for Mathews County who recently passed away.

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What’s next

A special election to permanently fill the Mathews County Commonwealth's Attorney seat will be held on November 3.

The takeaway

Hensley's appointment ensures continuity of leadership and prosecutorial experience in Mathews County during this transition period before a special election is held to permanently fill the Commonwealth's Attorney role.