2002 California Insurance Commissioner election

The 2002 California Insurance Commissioner election occurred on November 5, 2002. The primary elections took place on March 5, 2002. Former Deputy Secretary of the Interior John Garamendi, the Democratic nominee, defeated Corporations Commissioner Gary Mendoza, the Republican nominee, for the office previously held by Harry W. Low.

2002 California Insurance Commissioner election

November 5, 2002
 
Nominee John Garamendi Gary Mendoza
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 3,346,937 2,998,243
Percentage 46.48% 41.64%

County results
Garamendi:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Mendoza:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Ins. Comm. before election

Harry W. Low
Democratic

Elected Ins. Comm.

John Garamendi
Democratic

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