Politics & Government

Jesus, Judge Judy Among Write-in Candidates for Wisconsin Governor

If write-in voters had their way in Ozaukee County, former Sen. Russ Feingold would have been elected to both seats up for election in the historic recall just three weeks ago; also on the list were Ryan Braun, Aaron Rodgers and Scooby Doo.

If write-in voters had their way in Ozaukee County, Russ Feingold would be sitting in the seat where Gov. Scott Walker remains after a historic recall election just three weeks ago.

Though he didn't fare a whole lot better than Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ryan Braun.

Feingold, ο»Ώ a former Wisconsin Senator , received two of the 12 write-in votes in Ozaukee County for the governor's spot in the recall election that pitted Walker against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

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Voters were more creative in the lieutenant governor's race: while only 12 names were suggested for the governor's spot, an additional 76 write-ins were listed in the county for lieutenant governor.

The person garnering the most votes for lieutenant governor throughout Ozaukee County was also Feingold β€” with 4 of the 76. Trailing behind him were Kathleen Falk with three votes, and both Mickey Mouse and Ron Paul tied with two.

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One village of Saukville voter nominated Jesus for governor, and Blessed Mother Mary showed up for lieutenant governor.

Other notables on the list? Milwaukee Brewers player Ryan Braun, Green Bay Packers quaterback Aaron Rodgers, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, cartoon character Scooby Doo, musical artist Snoop Dogg β€” and the list goes on.

Of course, the real winners were Republicans Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, both winning with 53 percent of the vote.

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But that doesn't mean there weren't other well thought out suggestions, among them athletes to cartoon characters as well as a few well-known politicians. Here's a list of the local write-ins:

Governor:

  • Dan Baranek
  • Jay Stanzer
  • Mike Allen
  • Jesus
  • Kathleen Vinehout
  • Russ Feingold (2)
  • Eric Kloehn
  • Gary Behrent
  • Michael Jerominski
  • Judge Judy
  • James Parker

Lt. Governor:

  • Snoop Dogg
  • Larry Bauman
  • Donald Driver
  • Mary Gehr
  • John Sharpless
  • Jake Poull
  • Kyle Conway
  • IRA Robbins
  • Devin Knuth
  • Norman Baughman
  • Mike D Allen
  • Chester Gutermann
  • Blessed Mother Mary
  • Bolles
  • Ryan Braun
  • Scooby Doo
  • Robert Woelfl
  • Tom Barrett
  • Russ Feingold (4)
  • Kathleen Vinehout
  • Mickey Mouse (2)
  • Jeffrey Dahmer
  • Gina Behlen
  • Kathleen Falk (3)
  • Not Kleefisch
  • Clay Matthews
  • James Manning
  • Matt Lahl
  • Eric Kloehn
  • Tim Hall
  • Stephen Colbert
  • Kristen Lockhart
  • Ray John
  • Eric Kolehr
  • Richard Schmig
  • Tayyibah Isethi
  • Tom Harder
  • Dolan
  • Matthew K. L. Greive
  • Ron Paul (2)
  • William Pemberton
  • Brandon Winters
  • Carole Cane
  • Ross Hackbarth
  • William Bolles
  • JK Raghavan
  • Dennis Kuecherer
  • Tim Klatt
  • Stephen Bronikowski
  • Aaron Rodgers
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi
  • Paul A Miller
  • Hari Trivedi
  • Fox Mulder
  • Joseph Bach
  • Elway Litow
  • Robert Weich II
  • Alexander Schommer
  • Barry the Dragon
  • Craig Nall
  • Emily Z
  • William Bolles
  • Michael Bergquist
  • SR Hackert


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