The 1995 Wisconsin Spring Election was held in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on April 4, 1995.
State offices
Legislative
24th State Senate District special election
A special election was held on May 2, 1995, to fill the 24th State Senate seat vacated by the resignation of David Helbach. Register of Deeds of Portage County Kevin Shibilski defeated Republican candidate Donna Rozar in the special election. The election resulted in Democrats retaining the seat.
14th State Senate District special election
A special election was held on September 12, 1995, to fill the 14th State Senate seat vacated by the resignation of Joseph Leean.[2] former State Representative Robert Welch defeated Democratic candidate Martin D. Farrell in the special election. The election resulted in Republicans retaining the seat.
7th State Senate District special election
A special election was held on December 12, 1995, to fill the 7th State Senate seat vacated by the death of John Plewa.[4] State Representative Richard Grobschmidt defeated Republican candidate Tom Thompson in the special election. The election resulted in Democrats retaining the seat.
Judicial
State Supreme Court
State Court of Appeals
State Circuit Courts
Ballot measures
There were three amendments to the Constitution of Wisconsin on the ballot for the Spring general election. None of the amendments were ratified by voters.
Wisconsin Sports Lottery Referendum
Wisconsin Sports Lottery|
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|
Choice
|
Votes
|
%
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Yes
|
348,818
|
36.06%
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No
|
618,377
|
63.94%
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Total votes
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967,195
|
100.00%
|
|
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No
80-90%
70-80%
60-70%
50-60%
|
Yes
50-60%
| |
For Question 1, a "yes" vote would have allowed the state to operate lottery games that had their proceeds go towards dedicated athletic facilities.
Gender Neutral Referendum
References to Masculine Gender Removed|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
|
412,032
|
45.24%
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No
|
498,801
|
54.76%
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Total votes
|
910,833
|
100.00%
|
|
|
No
70-80%
60-70%
50-60%
|
Yes
50-60%
| |
For Question 2, a "yes" vote would have removed unnecessary masculine pronouns used across the Wisconsin constitution.
Judges' Office Referendum
Eligibility of Judges for Nonjudicial Office|
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Choice
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Votes
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%
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Yes
|
390,744
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43.71%
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No
|
503,239
|
56.29%
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Total votes
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893,983
|
100.00%
|
|
|
No
70-80%
60-70%
50-60%
|
Yes
50-60%
| |
For Question 3, a "yes" vote would have allowed justices to assume other political offices "of public trust" after vacating their judicial office earlier than the expiration of their term.
Local elections
Brown County
Green Bay mayor
- Incumbent mayor Sam Halloin declined to seek re-election and was succeeded by the city's personnel director, Paul Jadin, who was elected with 55% of the vote.[6]
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