1999 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election

1999 Lincoln mayoral election
	May 4, 1999
Mayor before election; Dale Young (interim); Nonpartisan	Elected Mayor ; 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,^[1] and declined to run for a full term.^[2]

Five candidates ran in the election, with former State Senator Don Wesely and City Councilwoman Cindy Johnson emerging as the frontrunners.^[3] In the primary election, Wesely placed first, winning 48 percent of the vote to Johnson's 36 percent.^[4] Though the race was formally nonpartisan, Wesely, a Democrat, and Johnson, a Republican, earned support from their respective parties.^[5] Wesely ultimately won the election by a wide margin, receiving 56 percent of the vote.^[6]

Primary election

Candidates

Don Wesely, former State Senator^[7]
Cindy Johnson, City Councilwoman^[8]
Jim Wrenholt, civic activist, businessman^[9]
Terry Kubicek, attorney and farmer^[10]
Randall Reichert, University of Nebraska–Lincoln student^[10]

Declined

Jim Gordon, attorney^[11]

Results

Primary election results^[12]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Don Wesely	14,111	48.25%
	Nonpartisan	Cindy Johnson	10,606	36.27%
	Nonpartisan	Jim Wrenholt	2,189	7.49%
	Nonpartisan	Terry Kubicek	1,248	4.27%
	Nonpartisan	Randall Reichert	1,050	3.59%
	Write-in		41	0.14%
Total votes			29,245	100.00%

General election

Results

1999 Lincoln mayoral election results^[13]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Nonpartisan	Don Wesely	27,358	56.12%
	Nonpartisan	Cindy Johnson	21,222	43.54%
	Write-in		166	0.34%
Total votes			48,746	100.00%

References

^ Andersen, Mark (December 1, 998). "Young becomes mayor as Johanns steps down". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Andersen, Mark (January 18, 1999). "Hopefuls lining up for spring elections". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Kotok, C. David (April 3, 1999). "Lincoln Growth Looms Large in Mayoral Race". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 9. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Andersen, Mark (April 7, 1999). "Wesely vs. Johnson for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Kotok, C. David (May 3, 1999). "Bitter Race In Lincoln Wraps Up". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 9. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Kotok, C. David (May 5, 1999). "Don Wesely Wins Mayor Race". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 1. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Andersen, Mark (October 14, 1998). "Wesely announces mayoral candidacy". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Andersen, Mark (November 25, 1998). "Johnson announces candidacy". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ Andersen, Mark (February 5, 1999). "P Street petition chief runs for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Andersen, Mark (March 21, 1999). "Mayoral candidates face city growth questions". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ "Gordon says he won't join mayor's race". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. February 5, 1999. p. 5B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ "FINAL RESULTS - Primary Election April 6, 1999". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 1999. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
^ "General Election Results - May 4, 1999". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 1999. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[1] Andersen, Mark (December 1, 998). "Young becomes mayor as Johanns steps down". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[2] Andersen, Mark (January 18, 1999). "Hopefuls lining up for spring elections". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[3] Kotok, C. David (April 3, 1999). "Lincoln Growth Looms Large in Mayoral Race". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 9. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[4] Andersen, Mark (April 7, 1999). "Wesely vs. Johnson for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[5] Kotok, C. David (May 3, 1999). "Bitter Race In Lincoln Wraps Up". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 9. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[6] Kotok, C. David (May 5, 1999). "Don Wesely Wins Mayor Race". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 1. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[7] Andersen, Mark (October 14, 1998). "Wesely announces mayoral candidacy". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[8] Andersen, Mark (November 25, 1998). "Johnson announces candidacy". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[9] Andersen, Mark (February 5, 1999). "P Street petition chief runs for mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[mayoral_candidates-10] Andersen, Mark (March 21, 1999). "Mayoral candidates face city growth questions". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[11] "Gordon says he won't join mayor's race". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. February 5, 1999. p. 5B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[12] "FINAL RESULTS - Primary Election April 6, 1999". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 1999. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

[13] "General Election Results - May 4, 1999". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 1999. Retrieved July 22, 2025.

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