2002 Ohio gubernatorial election

2002 Ohio gubernatorial election
November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Bob Taft Tim Hagan
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Jennette Bradley Charleta Tavares
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

The 2002 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio Bob Taft ran for 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, Taft was re-elected by a substantial margin.

As of 2026, 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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