2002 Florida gubernatorial election

The 2002 Florida gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002 for the post of Governor of Florida. Incumbent Republican governor Jeb Bush defeated Democratic candidate Bill McBride. Bush became the first Republican governor of Florida to win re-election to a second term. This election was the last time until 2022 a Florida gubernatorial candidate won the general election by double digits or that a Republican won Miami-Dade County.

2002 Florida gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002
Turnout55.3%5.8
 
Nominee Jeb Bush Bill McBride
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Frank Brogan Tom Rossin
Popular vote 2,856,845 2,201,427
Percentage 56.0% 43.2%

Bush:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
McBride:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

Governor before election

Jeb Bush
Republican

Elected Governor

Jeb Bush
Republican

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