2003 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election
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The 2003 Lincoln, Nebraska mayoral election took place on May 6, 2003, following a primary election on April 8, 2003. Incumbent Mayor Don Wesely, who was first elected in 1999, announced on January 17, 2003, that he would not seek re-election.[1]
Though the race was officially nonpartisan, following Wesely's departure, Democrats consolidated around City Councilwoman Coleen Seng,[2] who announced that she would run to succeed Wesely.[3] Her opponent was Republican City Councilman Glenn Friendt, who had announced that he would run for mayor prior to Wesely's withdrawal.[4]
In the primary election, Friendt placed first by a narrow margin, winning 52 percent of the vote to Seng's 48 percent.[5] Both proceeded to the general election, where, in a "mild surprise," Seng defeated Friendt by a narrow margin.[6] Seng received 51 percent of the vote to Friendt's 49 percent, despite being outspent by Friendt.[7]
Primary election
[edit]Candidates
[edit]- Glenn Friendt, City Councilman[4]
- Coleen Seng, City Councilwoman[3]
Declined
[edit]- Jon Camp, City Councilman[8]
- Thor Schrock, businessman[9]
- Don Wesely, incumbent Mayor[1]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Glenn Friendt | 13,828 | 52.13% | |
| Nonpartisan | Coleen Seng | 12,699 | 47.87% | |
| Total votes | 26,527 | 100.00% | ||
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Coleen Seng | 24,104 | 50.95% | |
| Nonpartisan | Glenn Friendt | 23,202 | 49.05% | |
| Total votes | 47,306 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- 1 2 Jenkins, Nate (January 18, 2003). "Wesely won't run again". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, Nate (January 18, 2003). "Seng is Democrats' top choice to replace mayor". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 2A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- 1 2 Jenkins, Nate (January 20, 2003). "Seng enters city mayoral race". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- 1 2 Jenkins, Nate (December 18, 2002). "City councilman seeks mayor's post". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Hammel, Paul (April 9, 2003). "Republican wins Lincoln primary". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 5B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Hammel, Paul (May 7, 2003). "Democrats keep a grip on power in Lincoln". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, Nebraska. p. 1. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, Nate (May 7, 2003). "Seng takes mayor's seat". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1A. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, Nate (December 13, 2002). "Camp will not run for mayor's office". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 1B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, Nate (December 12, 2002). "Schrock opts not to run for mayor's office". Lincoln Journal Star. Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 3B. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Lincoln City Primary Election Results - April 8, 2003". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
- ↑ "Lincoln City General Election Results - May 6, 2003". Lancaster County Election Commissioner. 2003. Retrieved July 22, 2025.