2002 Ohio State Auditor election
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The 2002 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Ohio State Auditor. Republican incumbent Ohio State Auditor Jim Petro was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term as Ohio State Auditor. Republican Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery won the election in a landslide, defeating Democratic former Cleveland City Council member Helen Knipe Smith with 64.32% of the vote.
Candidates
The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Montgomery won the Republican nomination unopposed.
- Betty Montgomery, Ohio Attorney General (1995–2003)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Betty Montgomery | 536,873 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 536,873 | 100.00% | ||
Democratic primary
The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Smith won the Democratic nomination without opposition.
Candidates
- Helen Knipe Smith, former Cleveland City Council Member
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Helen Knipe Smith | 403,934 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 403,934 | 100.00% | ||