2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

The 2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican acting governor Jane Swift chose not to seek a full term in office. Republican businessman Mitt Romney defeated Democratic Treasurer Shannon O'Brien.

2002 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002
Turnout55.29% 4.1
 
Nominee Mitt Romney Shannon O'Brien
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Kerry Healey Chris Gabrieli
Popular vote 1,091,988 985,981
Percentage 49.8% 44.9%

Romney:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
O'Brien:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Tie:      40–50%

Governor before election

Jane Swift (acting)
Republican

Elected Governor

Mitt Romney
Republican

This would be the last time Mitt Romney won this state, as in 2012, he lost the state to Barack Obama by a large margin.

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