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The 1998 Sioux Falls mayoral election took place on April 14, 1998. Incumbent Mayor Gary W. Hanson, who was first elected in 1994, ran for re-election to a second term. He was challenged by former City Councilmember Anne Hajek and County Commissioner Robert Kolbe. Hanson won re-election and avoided a runoff election, winning 55 percent of the vote to Hajek's 37 percent and Kolbe's 8 percent.
Candidates
- Gary W. Hanson, incumbent Mayor
- Anne Hajek, former City Councilmember[1]
- Robert Kolbe, Minnehaha County Commissioner[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Gary W. Hanson (inc.) | 10,966 | 55.04% | |
| Nonpartisan | Anne Hajek | 7,420 | 37.24% | |
| Nonpartisan | Robert Kolbe | 1,538 | 7.72% | |
| Total votes | 19,924 | 100.00% | ||
References
- ↑ Swenson, Rob (March 24, 1998). "Hajek becomes 3rd candidate for mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1D. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ Swenson, Rob (March 17, 1998). "Commissioner Kolbe declares bid for mayor". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. p. 1D. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Joint City/School - April 14, 1998". Sioux Falls City Clerk. Retrieved July 5, 2025.