2001 Dane County Executive election

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2001 Dane County Executive election

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NomineeKathleen FalkDavid Wiganowsky
PartyNonpartisanNonpartisan
Popular vote52,99523,978
Percentage70.03%20.91%

County Executive before election

Kathleen Falk
Nonpartisan

Elected County Executive

Kathleen Falk
Nonpartisan

The 2001 Dane County Executive election took place on April 6, 2001. Incumbent County Executive Kathleen Falk ran for re-election to a second term. She was challenged by County Supervisor David Wiganowsky, one of her opponents in the 1997 election. During the campaign, Falk outraised and outspent Wiganowsky by a significant margin.[1] Despite the closeness of her first election in 1997, Falk defeated Wiganowsky in a landslide, winning 70 percent of the vote to Wiganowsky's 30 percent.[2]

General election

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Candidates

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Results

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2001 Dane County Executive election[5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
NonpartisanKathleen Falk (inc.) 52,995 70.03%
NonpartisanDavid Wiganowsky22,63229.91%
Write-in500.07%
Total votes75,677 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ Kurtzman, Lori (February 2, 2001). "Falk spent $23,000 as Wiganowsky spent $100". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. p. B4. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  2. ^ Sensenbrenner, Lee (April 4, 2001). "Falk wins with 70% of vote". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1D. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Elbow, Steven (January 3, 2001). "It's official: Falk vs. Wiganowsky". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1B. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  4. ^ Elbow, Steven (December 28, 2000). "Conservative Wiganowsky will run against Falk". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  5. ^ "2001 Spring Election Results from Unofficial Canvass". Dane County Clerk. April 6, 2001. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

    2001 Dane County Executive election

    April 6, 2001
     
    NomineeKathleen FalkDavid Wiganowsky
    PartyNonpartisanNonpartisan
    Popular vote52,99523,978
    Percentage70.03%20.91%

    County Executive before election

    Kathleen Falk
    Nonpartisan

    Elected County Executive

    Kathleen Falk
    Nonpartisan

    The 2001 Dane County Executive election took place on April 6, 2001. Incumbent County Executive Kathleen Falk ran for re-election to a second term. She was challenged by County Supervisor David Wiganowsky, one of her opponents in the 1997 election. During the campaign, Falk outraised and outspent Wiganowsky by a significant margin.[1] Despite the closeness of her first election in 1997, Falk defeated Wiganowsky in a landslide, winning 70 percent of the vote to Wiganowsky's 30 percent.[2]

    General election

    Candidates

    • Kathleen Falk, incumbent County Executive[3]
    • David Wiganowsky, County Supervisor[4]

    Results

    2001 Dane County Executive election[5]
    PartyCandidateVotes%
    NonpartisanKathleen Falk (inc.) 52,995 70.03%
    NonpartisanDavid Wiganowsky22,63229.91%
    Write-in500.07%
    Total votes75,677 100.00%

    References

    1. ^ Kurtzman, Lori (February 2, 2001). "Falk spent $23,000 as Wiganowsky spent $100". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. p. B4. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
    2. ^ Sensenbrenner, Lee (April 4, 2001). "Falk wins with 70% of vote". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1D. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
    3. ^ Elbow, Steven (January 3, 2001). "It's official: Falk vs. Wiganowsky". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 1B. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
    4. ^ Elbow, Steven (December 28, 2000). "Conservative Wiganowsky will run against Falk". The Capital Times. Madison, Wisconsin. p. 2. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
    5. ^ "2001 Spring Election Results from Unofficial Canvass". Dane County Clerk. April 6, 2001. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
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