2002 South Carolina Secretary of State election
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November 5, 2002
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 Hammond: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Wade: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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The 2002 South Carolina Secretary of State election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Secretary of State of South Carolina. Incumbent Republican secretary of state Jim Miles did not run for re-election. Republican nominee Mark Hammond defeated Rick Wade in the general election.
Candidates
Nominee
- Mark Hammond, Spartanburg County Clerk of Court[1]
Eliminated in runoff
- Ed McMullen, president of McMullen Public Affairs[2]
Eliminated in primary
- Lois Eargle, Horry County auditor[3]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Hammond | 110,761 | 38.87 | |
| Republican | Ed McMullen | 96,451 | 33.84 | |
| Republican | Lois Eargle | 77,769 | 27.29 | |
| Total votes | 284,981 | 100.00 | ||
Runoff
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Hammond | 151,942 | 54.75 | |
| Republican | Ed McMullen | 125,567 | 45.25 | |
| Total votes | 277,509 | 100.00 | ||