Sally Wiggins Concedes Election

Sally Wiggins took part in parades in her high heels. She passed out roses.

Here is the statement of Sally Wiggins:

SALLY OEFFLING WIGGINS CONGRATULATES JUDGE GRAHAM

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. NOVEMBER 3, 2010: Sally Oeffling Wiggins Independent Judicial Candidate for McHenry County Circuit Court congratulates Judge Graham on winning the Circuit Court.

When I started this journey in March with the petition drive one goal was to raise public awareness about “independence in our judiciary” for this critical branch in government that provides a balance of power between the executive branch and the legislative branches of government, and the second goal was to give McHenry Co. voters a choice.

I know from meeting an estimated 10,000 of you the last 6 months that you understand the importance of judicial independence and with the 29,000 votes I also know that you indeed want a choice when voting.

In past elections, judicial elections have had a high under vote count nearing 25%. (That is the total number of people that vote, yet skip the judicial section on the ballot, choosing not to vote at all).

In yesterday’s contested Circuit Court Judge Election the under vote was a mere 11%.

By comparison, the other judicial races yesterday with only one candidate had over 20% in under votes.

Translation:

when voters are given a choice to vote they do so 15% more. Both goals were achieved only with the hard work and support of the small team of family and friends whom accompanied me in this rewarding journey. It was truly a gift.

I want to thank the over 29,000 people that had voted for me. It is encouraging to know that more people voted for me yesterday than the total vote cast for judge in the primary election of February 2010.

Thank You McHenry County,

Best Regards,

Sally Oeffling Wiggins,
Your Independent Candidate for McHenry County Judge


Comments

Sally Wiggins Concedes Election — 7 Comments

  1. Enough, Sally. We’ve heard enough from you and your so-called “independence.” Can’t wait to see how you remain “independent” in your future endeavors.

  2. You still have my support in whatever path you decide to take. I am proud to post my name in your support unlike the weak person above.

  3. Good luck Sally !! I agree with Jim McAfee, I’m tired of the gutless no namers who say the dumbest and meanest things behind their weak fake names !!!

  4. Sally, congratulations on joining the “VERY FEW” who have ever stepped up to the plate…..Under NO COVER of false names or pretenses.

    You now have what very few Americans posess. That is the pride of knowing, you tried to make a difference.

    To those who will take cheap shots at you under false names……Join me in laughing at them.

    The only name they can truly claim is “Coward!”

    Thanks Sally for providing a ‘choice’ and doing it with class.

    The rest will take care of itself……I’m certain we will see you down the road at a time when Honesty, Integrity and Courage, are brought to bare upon McHenry County.

    Good job and thank you for ‘trying to make a difference. God Bless.

  5. I was proud to help you in your endeavor.

    In looking at the elections you had the highest percentage of voters voting for an Independent in the entire state 35%.

    That is something to be proud of.

    When you stop and think you had no political party to back you, no party funds and you did not solicit funds from McHenry county attorneys and you operated on a budget 75% less than that of Judge Graham, your cost per vote was impressive at less than 25 cents a vote while Judge Grahams cost per vote was Near $1 a vote.

    What I am trying to say is judicial elections are very costly to run. It puts attorneys under pressure to support candidates.

    If the county said here is the deal. each candidate will receive $10,000 to run their campaign with no fund raisers allowed.

    Then it is not about who raised the most money but who campaigns harder, who meets the people the most and who the voters want in the position the most.
    Judge Graham, a great deal of trust has been bestowed upon you by the voters. Make us all proud that you won and be the very best judge you can be.

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