2003 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election

none January 2025 September 2023 Wisconsin presidential 2003 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election no 1999 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 1999 2007 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 2007 April 1, 2003 150x150px Carol Kelso Nonpartisan politician 26,117 55.59% 150x150px Len Teresinski Nonpartisan politician 20,776 44.22% County Executive Nancy Nusbaum Nonpartisan Carol Kelso Nonpartisan The 2003 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election took place on April 1, 2003, following a primary election on February 18, 2003. Incumbent County Executive Nancy Nusbaum declined to seek re-election to a third term.Phelps Nathan Nusbaum won't seek third temr Green Bay Press-Gazette October 29, 2002 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177575187/ July 27, 2025 Three candidates ran to succeed her: former State Representative Carol Kelso, Hobart Village President Len Teresinski, and trucker Roy Leyendecker. Kelso and Teresinski placed first and second in the primary election, with Kelso receiving 58 percent of the vote and Teresinski receiving 33 percent of the vote to Leyendecker's 8 percent.Phelps Nathan Kelso, Teresinski advance Green Bay Press-Gazette February 19, 2003 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177583246/ July 27, 2025 Though Kelso had an early financial lead after she transferred leftover funds from her state legislative campaign account,Srubas Paul Kelso's financial head start doesn't worry foe Green Bay Press-Gazette February 6, 2003 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177583156/ July 27, 2025 Teresinski made up ground as the campaign continued.Srubas Paul Teresinski campaign collects more funds as election nears Green Bay Press-Gazette March 30, 2003 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-14 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177583471/ July 27, 2025 The Green Bay Press-Gazette praised both candidates as "veteran politicians who are qualified for the post," but ultimately endorsed Teresinski, praising "his hands-on, common-sense and proactive approach to doing the public's business."Teresinski best choice for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette March 25, 2003 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177583419/ July 27, 2025 Ultimately, Kelso defeated Teresinski by a wide margin, winning 56 percent of the vote to Teresinski's 44 percent.Anderson Terry Kelso vows to mend board relations Green Bay Press-Gazette April 2, 2003 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177583538/ July 27, 2025 Primary election Candidates Carol Kelso, former State RepresentativeKelso decides to run for Brown County exec The Post-Crescent August 6, 2002 Appleton, Wisconsin C-5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent/177582675/ July 27, 2025 Len Teresinski, Hobart Village PresidentNelesen Andy Two more plan runs for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette December 4, 2002 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177582859/ July 27, 2025 Roy Leyendecker, truck driverPhelps Nathan Leyendecker, Klein take out papers to run for Brown County executive seat Green Bay Press-Gazette December 18, 2002 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177582992/ July 27, 2025 Declined Nancy Nusbaum, incumbent County Executive Results Primary election resultsSPRING PRIMARY ELECTION - BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 18, 2003 February 20, 2003 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/2003/el%2045%2002182003.pdf July 10, 2025 Carol Kelso Nonpartisan candidate 10,652 58.43% Len Teresinski Nonpartisan candidate 5,986 32.83% Roy Leyendecker Nonpartisan candidate 1,445 7.93% write-ins 148 0.81% 18,231 100.00% General election Results 2003 Brown County Executive electionSPRING GENERAL ELECTION - BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 1, 2003 April 4, 2003 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/2003/el%2045%2004012003.pdf July 10, 2025 Carol Kelso Nonpartisan candidate 26,117 55.59% Len Teresinski Nonpartisan candidate 20,776 44.22% write-ins 91 0.19% 46,984 100.00% References Category:2003 United States county executive elections Category:Brown County, Wisconsin Executive elections Category:2003 Wisconsin elections Brown County, Wisconsin Executive