2002 Alaska gubernatorial election

The 2002 Alaska gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002, for the post of Governor of Alaska. Republican U.S. Senator Frank Murkowski defeated Democratic Lieutenant Governor Fran Ulmer. Murkowski became the first Republican elected governor of Alaska since Jay Hammond in 1978.

2002 Alaska gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Frank Murkowski Fran Ulmer
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Loren Leman Ernie Hall
Popular vote 129,279 94,216
Percentage 55.85% 40.70%

Results by state house district
Murkowski:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Ulmer:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Tony Knowles
Democratic

Elected Governor

Frank Murkowski
Republican

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