2002 Jackson County Executive election
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The 2002 Jackson County Executive election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic County Executive Katheryn Shields ran for re-election to a third term.[1]
November 5, 2002
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Shields initially faced a challenge in the Democratic primary from State Senator Ronnie DePasco,[2] but he ultimately withdrew from the race. Shields won the primary in a landslide,[3] and faced Republican State Representative Pat Kelley in the general election. She defeated Kelley by a wide margin, becoming the first County Executive to be elected to three terms.[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Katheryn Shields, incumbent County Executive[1]
- John Speakman Cowboy, convenience store worker[5]
Withdrawn
- Ronnie DePasco, State Senator[6]
Declined
- Greg Grounds, Mayor of Blue Springs[7]
- Karen Messerli, Mayor of Lee's Summit[7]
- Pat McInerney, former Assistant U.S. Attorney[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Katheryn Shields (inc.) | 36,648 | 81.56% | |
| Democratic | John Speakman Cowboy | 8,285 | 18.44% | |
| Total votes | 44,933 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Pat Kelley, State Representative[10]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Kelley | 26,052 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 26,052 | 100.00% | ||
Reform primary
Candidates
- Richard Charles Tolbert, former Kansas City Councilman[12]
Results
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Katheryn Shields (inc.) | 116,720 | 59.54% | |
| Republican | Pat Kelley | 74,633 | 38.07% | |
| Reform | Richard Charles Tolbert | 4,686 | 2.39% | |
| Total votes | 196,039 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||