2002 Ohio Attorney General election
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November 5, 2002
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The 2002 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Ohio Attorney General. Republican incumbent Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term. The Republican nominee, Ohio State Auditor Jim Petro, defeated Democratic Ohio Senate Minority Leader Leigh Herington in a landslide, outdoing Betty Montgomery's victory in the previous election, securing 64.12% of the vote.
Candidates
- Jim Petro, Ohio State Auditor (1995–2003)
Campaign
The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Petro won the Republican nomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Petro | 523,183 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 523,183 | 100% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Leigh Herington, Ohio Senate Minority Leader (2001–2003)
Campaign
The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Herington won the Democratic nomination unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leigh Herington | 405,453 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 405,453 | 100% | ||