Ted Zigmunt
Ted Zigmunt | |
|---|---|
 Zigmunt in 2009 | |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 2nd district | |
| In office January 5, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Lasee |
| Succeeded by | Andre Jacque |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 8, 1951 Manitowoc, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lynn |
| Residence | Francis Creek, Wisconsin |
| Occupation | Politician, radio announcer, salesperson |
Ted Zigmunt is a former Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 2nd Assembly District after defeating incumbent Frank Lasee in the November 2008 election.[1]
Career
[edit]In the Democratic primary Zigmunt narrowly won the nomination, with the initial counts having his lead at four votes.[2] His closest primary opponent, Lee Brocher, requested a recount which expanded his lead to 7 votes.[3]
Zigmunt went into the general election as an underdog, and several pundits believed Lasee was the favorite to win, due in part to the partisan lean of the district and his personal style, as well as Zigmunt's support from the state teacher's union, WEAC.[4]
On November 2, 2010, Zigmunt was defeated by Republican nominee Andre Jacque.[5]
Zigmunt served as the Village President of Francis Creek, Wisconsin from 2004 to 2018.[1]
Electoral history
[edit]Wisconsin Assembly (2008, 2010)
[edit]| Year | Election | Date | Elected | Defeated | Total | Plurality | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Primary[3] | Sep. 9 | Ted Zigmunt | Democratic | 649 | 36.90% | Lee Brocher | Dem. | 642 | 36.50% | 1,759 | 7 |
| Kevin R. Garthwaite | Dem. | 464 | 26.38% | |||||||||
| General[6] | Apr. 30 | Ted Zigmunt | Democratic | 16,008 | 52.12% | Frank Lasee (inc) | Rep. | 14,687 | 47.82% | 30,714 | 1,321 | |
| 2010 | General[5] | Nov. 3 | André Jacque | Republican | 13,958 | 62.23% | Ted Zigmunt (inc) | Dem. | 8,456 | 37.70% | 22,429 | 5,502 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b The State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2009-2010, Biographical Sketch of Ted Zigmunt, pg. 61
- ^ "Eyeing November opponents". Wisconsin Radio Network. September 10, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Results of Fall Primary Election - 09/09/2008 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. September 29, 2008. p. 23. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ "Can the Republicans Rebound?". Milwaukee Magazine. November 26, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Results of Fall General Election - 11/02/2010 (Report). Wisconsin Government Accountability Board. December 8, 2010. pp. 9–10. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
- ^ Results of Fall General Election - 11/04/2008 (Report). Wisconsin State Elections Board. December 1, 2008. p. 10. Retrieved October 28, 2024 – via Wisconsin Historical Society.
External links
[edit]- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Ted Zigmunt
- Ted Zigmunt campaign contributions at Wisconsin Democracy Campaign