Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002

Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002

1998 ← November 5, 2002 → 2006

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

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

• Tim Hagan, former Cuyahoga County Commissioner

Results

Democratic primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage
	Democratic	Tim Hagan	467,572	100.00%
Totals			467,572	100.00%

Republican primary

Candidates

• Bob Taft, incumbent Governor of Ohio

Results

Republican primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage
	Republican	Bob Taft	552,491	100.00%
Totals			552,491	100.00%

General election

Results

Ohio gubernatorial election, 2002
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