2002 Ohio gubernatorial election

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 him a second term in office.

2002 Ohio gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Bob Taft Tim Hagan
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,865,007 1,236,924
Percentage 57.8% 38.3%

County results
Taft:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Hagan:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Bob Taft
Republican

Elected Governor

Bob Taft
Republican

As of 2024, this was the last time that someone other than a current or former member of Congress was elected to the governorship.

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