1999 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election

none January 2025 September 2023 Lincoln 1999 Lincoln mayoral election Flag of Lincoln, Nebraska (1931–2022).svg presidential no 1995 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election 1995 2003 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election 2003 May 4, 1999 150x150px Don Wesely Nonpartisan politician 27,358 56.12% 150x150px Cindy Johnson Nonpartisan politician 21,222 43.54% Mayor Dale Young (interim) Nonpartisan Don Wesely Nonpartisan The 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 4, 1999, following a primary election April 6, 1999. Mayor Mike Johanns was elected Governor in 1998 and resigned as Mayor on November 30, 1998. City Councilman Dale Young was selected to serve out the remainder of his term,Andersen Mark Young becomes mayor as Johanns steps down Lincoln Journal Star December 1, 998 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247124/ July 22, 2025 and declined to run for a full term.Andersen Mark Hopefuls lining up for spring elections Lincoln Journal Star January 18, 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177248265/ July 22, 2025 Five candidates ran in the election, with former State Senator Don Wesely and City Councilwoman Cindy Johnson emerging as the frontrunners.Kotok C. David Lincoln Growth Looms Large in Mayoral Race Omaha World-Herald April 3, 1999 Omaha, Nebraska 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/177248465/ July 22, 2025 In the primary election, Wesely placed first, winning 48 percent of the vote to Johnson's 36 percent.Andersen Mark Wesely vs. Johnson for mayor Lincoln Journal Star April 7, 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177248576/ July 22, 2025 Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Wesely, a Democrat, and Johnson, a Republican, earned support from their respective parties.Kotok C. David Bitter Race In Lincoln Wraps Up Omaha World-Herald May 3, 1999 Omaha, Nebraska 9 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/177248448/ July 22, 2025 Wesely ultimately won the election by a wide margin, receiving 56 percent of the vote.Kotok C. David Don Wesely Wins Mayor Race Omaha World-Herald May 5, 1999 Omaha, Nebraska 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald/177248787/ July 22, 2025 Primary election Candidates Don Wesely, former State SenatorAndersen Mark Wesely announces mayoral candidacy Lincoln Journal Star October 14, 1998 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247420/ July 22, 2025 Cindy Johnson, City CouncilwomanAndersen Mark Johnson announces candidacy Lincoln Journal Star November 25, 1998 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247270/ July 22, 2025 Jim Wrenholt, civic activist, businessmanAndersen Mark P Street petition chief runs for mayor Lincoln Journal Star February 5, 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247532/ July 22, 2025 Terry Kubicek, attorney and farmerAndersen Mark Mayoral candidates face city growth questions Lincoln Journal Star March 21, 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska 1A https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247892/ July 22, 2025 Randall Reichert, University of Nebraska–Lincoln student Declined Jim Gordon, attorneyGordon says he won't join mayor's race Lincoln Journal Star February 5, 1999 Lincoln, Nebraska 5B https://www.newspapers.com/article/lincoln-journal-star/177247622/ July 22, 2025 Results Primary election resultsFINAL RESULTS - Primary Election April 6, 1999 1999 Lancaster County Election Commissioner https://app.lincoln.ne.gov/cnty/election/results/resul99a.htm July 22, 2025 Don Wesely Nonpartisan candidate 14,111 48.25% Cindy Johnson Nonpartisan candidate 10,606 36.27% Jim Wrenholt Nonpartisan candidate 2,189 7.49% Terry Kubicek Nonpartisan candidate 1,248 4.27% Randall Reichert Nonpartisan candidate 1,050 3.59% write-ins 41 0.14% 29,245 100.00% General election Results 1999 Lincoln mayoral election resultsGeneral Election Results - May 4, 1999 1999 Lancaster County Election Commissioner https://app.lincoln.ne.gov/cnty/election/results/resul99m.htm July 22, 2025 Don Wesely Nonpartisan candidate 27,358 56.12% Cindy Johnson Nonpartisan candidate 21,222 43.54% write-ins 166 0.34% 48,746 100.00% References Category:1999 United States mayoral elections 1999 Category:1999 Nebraska elections