Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002

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Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002

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Nominee Bob Taft Tim Hagan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,865,007 1,236,924
Percentage 57.76% 38.31%

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Election results by county

Governor before election

Bob Taft
Republican

Elected Governor

Bob Taft
Republican

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The 2002 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio Bob Taft ran for re-election to a second and final term as Governor, and he was opposed by Democratic nominee Tim Hagan, a former Cuyahoga County Commissioner. The race between Taft and Hagan was not competitive, and Taft was re-elected by a substantial margin, ensuring his return to the Governor's office.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Tim Hagan 467,572 100.00
Total votes 467,572 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary results[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Bob Taft (Incumbent) 552,491 100.00
Total votes 552,491 100.00

General election

Results

Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bob Taft (inc.) 1,865,007 57.76% +7.71%
Democratic Tim Hagan 1,236,924 38.31% -6.38%
Independent John Eastman 126,686 3.92%
Write-ins 375 0.01%
Majority 628,083 19.45% +14.09%
Turnout 3,228,992
Republican hold Swing

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