1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election

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1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election
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 1991April 4, 1995 1995 (special)  
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NomineeTom CueneSteve Lasee
Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan
Popular vote30,80917,974
Percentage63.12%36.83%

County Executive before election

Tom Cuene
Nonpartisan

Elected County Executive

Tom Cuene
Nonpartisan

The 1995 Brown County, Wisconsin Executive election took place on April 4, 1995. Incumbent County Executive Tom Cuene ran for re-election to a third term. He was challenged by County Supervisor Steve Lasee. Because Cuene and Lasee were the only two candidates to file, the primary election was cancelled and the candidates proceeded to the general election. [1]

Contents

Cuene started the race as the favorite over Lasee, raising significantly more money than him [2] and earning the endorsement of the Green Bay Press-Gazette , which praised his "intelligence, determination and vision." [3] However, the County Board of Supervisors split in its support, with nearly half of the Board endorsing Lasee over Cuene. [4]

Cuene ultimately defeated Lasee by a wide margin, winning re-election with 63 percent of the vote. [5]

However, Cuene did not end up serving his third term. Several weeks after winning re-election, he announced that he would resign as County Executive effective June 2, 1995, to accept a position at American Medical Security, an insurance marketing company, which triggered a special election. [6]

General election

Candidates

Results

1995 Brown County Executive election [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Thomas Cuene (inc.) 30,809 63.12%
Nonpartisan Steve Lasee17,97436.83%
Write-in 240.05%
Total votes48,807 100.00%

References

  1. Content, Thomas (January 4, 1995). "Cuene, Sup. Lasee differ on downsizing". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. B-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  2. Langenkamp, Don (March 29, 1995). "Cuene outspends Lasee nearly 3 to 1". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. B-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  3. "Experience gives Cuene the edge". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. March 28, 1995. p. A-7. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  4. Langenkamp, Don (March 25, 1995). "County Board won't agree on choice as executive". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  5. Langenkamp, Don (April 5, 1995). "Cueen looks at some big changes". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. B-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  6. Langenkamp, Don (May 22, 1995). "Cuene quits: County executive leaves June 2 to take job at AMS". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. A-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  7. Content, Thomas (November 30, 1994). "Cuene will make a try for term No. 3". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. p. B-2. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  8. "Supervisor files for executive post". Green Bay Press-Gazette . Green Bay, Wisconsin. November 30, 1994. p. B-1. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  9. "SPRING ELECTION - APRIL 4, 1995" (PDF). Brown County Clerk. April 6, 1995. Retrieved July 10, 2025.