1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive special election

none January 2025 September 2023 Wisconsin presidential 1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive special election no 1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 1995 1999 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election 1999 August 22, 1995 150x150px Nancy Nusbaum Nonpartisan politician 18,571 62.22% 150x150px Jerome Van Sistine Nonpartisan politician 11,274 37.78% County Executive Don Holloway (acting) Nonpartisan Nancy Nusbaum Nonpartisan The 1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive special election took place on August 22, 1995, following a primary election on July 25, 1995. Several weeks after winning re-election on April 4, 1995, County Executive Tom Cuene resigned effective June 2.Langenkamp Don Cuene quits: County executive leaves June 2 to take job at AMS Green Bay Press-Gazette May 22, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177569694/ July 27, 2025 Guy Zima, the Chairman of the County Board, became acting County ExecutiveCioni Tom Zima will be executive Green Bay Press-Gazette June 6, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177570885/ July 27, 2025 until July 5, when former County Executive Don Holloway was appointed as interim Executive.Cioni Tom Board confirms Holloway Green Bay Press-Gazette June 22, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571712/ July 27, 2025 Five candidates ran in the special election: De Pere Mayor Nancy Nusbaum; County Supervisor and former State Senator Jerome Van Sistine, Zima, County Clerk Randy Johnson, and Humboldt Town Board Chairman Norbert Dantinne Jr. The Green Bay Press-Gazette endorsed Nusbaum and Dantinne as its top two choices, praising Nusbaum as "a proven leader" and Dantinne for having "a small town openness and candor and a record of distinction as Humboldt town chairman."Nusbaum, Dantinne deserve to face off Green Bay Press-Gazette July 22, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-5 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177582116/ July 27, 2025 In the primary election, Nusbaum placed first by a wide margin, winning 49 percent of the vote. Van Sistine narrowly placed second with 14 percent of the vote, defeated Zima, who won 13 percent; Johnson, who won 12 percent; and Dantinne, who won 11 percent.Langenkamp Don It's all uphill for Van Sistine: Nusbaum wins big in county executive primary Green Bay Press-Gazette July 26, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177573519/ July 27, 2025 In the general election, Nusbaum was endorsed by the Green Bay Press-Gazette, which praised her for showing "an ability to work with the business community and other elected officials" as Mayor, and criticized Van Sistine as "lack[ing] the vision and energy to lead Brown County government at this critical juncture."Cooperative skills make Nusbaum right choice Green Bay Press-Gazette August 20, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-12 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177573632/ July 27, 2025 Nusbaum defeated Van Sistine by a wide margin, receiving 62 percent of the vote to his 38 percent,Langenkamp Don Cioni Tom Nusbaum starts with a mandate Green Bay Press-Gazette August 23, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177573986/ July 27, 2025 and becoming the county's first female County Executive.Executive post was created in 1970; salary is $53,300 Green Bay Press-Gazette August 23, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-4 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177573751/ July 27, 2025 Primary election Candidates Nancy Nusbaum, Mayor of De PereCioni Tom Nusbaum in the race for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette June 8, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571865/ July 27, 2025 Jerome Van Sistine, County Supervisor, former State Senator, 1983 candidate for County ExecutiveCioni Tom Van Sistine enters race for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette June 12, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571564/ July 27, 2025 Guy Zima, former acting County ExecutiveCioni Tom Zima enlivens campaign Green Bay Press-Gazette June 28, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571804/ July 27, 2025 Randy Johnson, County ClerkCioni Tom Two more join race for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette June 14, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177572011/ July 27, 2025 Norbert Dantinne Jr., Chairman of the Humboldt Town Board Declined Mike Donart, County Sheriff Gary Drzewiecki, State SenatorField narrows in executive's race The Post-Crescent May 31, 1995 Appleton, Wisconsin B-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-post-crescent/177571371/ July 27, 2025 Mark Green, State RepresentativeSrubas Paul County executive race could get crowded fast Green Bay Press-Gazette May 23, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin A-1, A-2 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571283/ July 27, 2025 Tim Hinkfuss, County Supervisor, 1995 candidate for Mayor of Green Bay Carol Kelso, State Representative Chuck Kuehn, businessman, 1995 candidate for Mayor of Green BayCioni Tom Kuehn won't run for county executive Green Bay Press-Gazette June 9, 1995 Green Bay, Wisconsin B-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/177571486/ July 27, 2025 Ted Pamperin, Ashwaubenon Village President, former Chairman of the County Board Dean Reich, acting County Board Chairman Pat Webb, County Finance Director Results Primary election resultsBrown County Executive Race - 7/25/95 1995 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/1995/July.pdf July 10, 2025 Nancy J. Nusbaum Nonpartisan candidate 14,757 49.17% Jerome Van Sistine Nonpartisan candidate 4,246 14.15% Guy Zima Nonpartisan candidate 3,991 13.30% Randy D. Johnson Nonpartisan candidate 3,653 12.17% Norbert Dantinne Jr. Nonpartisan candidate 3,365 11.21% 30,012 100.00% General election Results 1995 Brown County Executive special electionBrown County Executive Race - 8/22/95 1995 Brown County Clerk https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/County-Clerk/Elections/Election%20Results/1995/August.pdf July 10, 2025 Nancy Nusbaum Nonpartisan candidate 18,571 62.22% Jerome Van Sistine Nonpartisan candidate 11,274 37.78% 29,845 100.00% References Category:1995 United States county executive elections Category:Brown County, Wisconsin Executive elections Category:1995 Wisconsin elections Brown County, Wisconsin Executive