2002 Arkansas gubernatorial election

For related races, see 2002 United States gubernatorial elections.

2002 Arkansas gubernatorial election
November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Mike Huckabee Jimmie Lou Fisher
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 427,082 378,250
Percentage 53.02% 46.96%
County results
Huckabee:      50–60%      60–70%
Fisher:      50–60%      60–70%
Governor before election

Mike Huckabee
Republican

Elected Governor

Mike Huckabee
Republican

The 2002 Arkansas gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002, for the post of Governor of Arkansas. Incumbent Republican governor Mike Huckabee defeated Democratic State Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher to win a second full term in office, despite losing 26 counties he won in 1998. This is the last gubernatorial election in Arkansas decided by a single digit margin.

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