2002 Ohio State Treasurer election
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November 5, 2002
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The 2002 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Ohio State Treasurer. Republican incumbent Treasurer Joe Deters defeated his Democratic opponent, former Ohio House Representative Mary O. Boyle, with 53.32% of the vote.
Deters would not serve a full second term as Treasurer as he would go on to resign in 2005 after winning election to Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney.
Candidates
- Joe Deters, incumbent Ohio State Treasurer (1999–2005)
Campaign
The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Deters won renomination without opposition.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Deters | 504,334 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 504,334 | 100.0% | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Mary O. Boyle, former Ohio House Representative (1979–1984)
- Willis Blackshear, Montgomery County Recorder
Campaign
The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Boyle easily defeated Blackshear, her only opponent, in a landslide, winning 81.45% of the vote.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Mary O. Boyle | 386,029 | 81.45% | |
| Democratic | Willis Blackshear | 87,928 | 18.55% | |
| Total votes | 473,957 | 100.0% | ||