2002 California elections

none February 2026 September 2023 2002 California elections California presidential no 2000 California elections 2000 November 5, 2002 2004 California elections 2004 15,303,469Historical Voter Registration and Participation California Secretary of State https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2020-general/sov/04-historical-voter-reg-participation.pdf 50.57% ( 20.37 pp) Elections were held in California on November 5, 2002. Primary elections were held on March 5. Up for election were all the seats of the California State Assembly, 20 seats of the California Senate, seven constitutional officers, all the seats of the California Board of Equalization, as well as votes on retention of two Supreme Court justices and various appeals court judges. Seven ballot measures were also up for approval. Municipal offices were also included in the election. The incumbent governor Gray Davis won reelection with less than 50% of the vote over his Republican challenger Bill Simon. Democrats also won every other statewide office and maintained their majorities in both houses of the state legislature. Constitutional Offices Governor California gubernatorial election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California gubernatorial election Democratic Party (United States) Gray Davis (incumbent) 3,533,490 47.3 Republican Party (United States) Bill Simon 3,169,801 42.4 Green Party (United States) Peter Miguel Camejo 393,036 5.3 Libertarian Party (United States) Gary David Copeland 161,203 2.2 American Independent Party Reinhold Gulke 128,035 1.7 Natural Law Party (United States) Iris Adam 88,415 1.1 Democratic Party (United States) Lieutenant governor California lieutenant governor election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 Lieutenant Governor of California election Democratic Party (United States) Cruz Bustamante (incumbent) 3,589,804 49.5 Republican Party (United States) Bruce McPherson 3,031,571 41.8 Green Party (United States) Donna J. Warren 298,951 4.1 Libertarian Party (United States) Pat Wright 104,920 1.4 American Independent Party James D. King 91,015 1.2 Reform Party (United States) Paul Jerry Hanosh 80,307 1.1 Natural Law Party (United States) Kalee Przybylak 66,847 0.9 7,263,415 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Secretary of State California Secretary of State election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California Secretary of State election Democratic Party (United States) Kevin Shelley 3,295,397 46.4 Republican Party (United States) Keith Olberg 3,008,539 42.3 Green Party (United States) Lawrence H. Shoup 274,523 3.9 Libertarian Party (United States) Gail Lightfoot 200,146 2.8 Natural Law Party (United States) Louise Marie Allison 173,139 2.4 American Independent Party Edward C. Noonan 85,791 1.2 Reform Party (United States) Valli Sharpe-Geisler 76,875 1.0 7,114,410 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) Controller California State Controller election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California State Controller election Democratic Party (United States) Steve Westly 3,228,908 45.4 Republican Party (United States) Tom McClintock 3,206,178 45.1 Green Party (United States) Laura Wells 409,172 5.8 Natural Law Party (United States) J. Carlos Aguirre 176,791 2.4 American Independent Party Ernest F. Vance 94,088 1.3 7,115,137 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Treasurer California State Treasurer election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California State Treasurer election Democratic Party (United States) Phil Angelides (incumbent) 3,481,146 49.4 Republican Party (United States) Phillip Gregory Conlon 2,853,997 40.5 Green Party (United States) Jeanne-Marie Rosenmeier 346,423 5.0 Libertarian Party (United States) Marian Smithson 165,040 2.3 Natural Law Party (United States) Sylvia Valentine 109,259 1.5 American Independent Party Nathan E. Johnson 94,974 1.3 7,050,839 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Attorney general California Attorney General election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California Attorney General election Democratic Party (United States) Bill Lockyer (incumbent) 3,646,829 51.4 Republican Party (United States) Dick Ackerman 2,860,542 40.4 Green Party (United States) Glen Freeman Mowrer 275,475 3.9 American Independent Party Diane B. Templin 190,187 2.6 Libertarian Party (United States) Ed Kuwatch 124,504 1.7 7,097,447 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Insurance Commissioner California Insurance Commissioner election, 2002 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 California Insurance Commissioner election Democratic Party (United States) John Garamendi 3,283,367 46.6 Republican Party (United States) Gary Mendoza 2,937,820 41.7 Green Party (United States) David Ishmael Sheidlower 270,295 3.9 Libertarian Party (United States) Dale F. Ogden 232,182 3.2 Natural Law Party (United States) Raul Calderon 188,283 2.6 American Independent Party Steven A. Klein 146,200 2.0 7,058,147 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) Board of Equalization 2002 California State Board of Equalization elections Overview California Board of Equalization elections, 2002PartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Democratic 3,391,313 50.28% 2 0 Republican 3,092,030 45.84% 2 0 Libertarian 262,083 3.89% 0 0 Totals 6,745,426 100.00% 4 — District 1 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 State Board of Equalization District 1 election Democratic Party (United States) Carole Migden 1,171,688 60.64 Republican Party (United States) David J. Neighbors 648,849 33.59 Libertarian Party (United States) Elizabeth C. Brierly 111,386 5.77 1,931,923 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 State Board of Equalization District 2 election Republican Party (United States) Bill Leonard 1,027,716 58.54 Democratic Party (United States) Tim Raboy 728,061 41.46 1,755,777 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 State Board of Equalization District 3 election Republican Party (United States) Claude Parrish (incumbent) 1,008,170 58.93 Democratic Party (United States) Mary Christian-Heising 636,300 37.20 Libertarian Party (United States) J. R. Graham 66,171 3.87 1,710,641 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 4 Final results from the California Secretary of State: 2002 State Board of Equalization District 4 election Democratic Party (United States) John Chiang (incumbent) 855,264 63.49 Republican Party (United States) Glen R. Forsch 407,295 30.24 Libertarian Party (United States) Kenneth A. Weissman 84,526 6.27 1,347,085 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) Judicial system Supreme Court of California Final results from the California Secretary of State:May 2020 InternetArchiveBot yes Associate Justice Marvin Baxter, Seat 1Vote on retentionVotes%±%Yes3,455,08471.6%No1,373,64528.4%Total votes 4,828,729 100.0% Majority 2,081,439 43.2% Turnout 300px|thumb|Supreme Court Seat 1 Retention election results by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% Associate Justice Kathryn Werdegar, Seat 2Vote on retentionVotes%±%Yes3,704,04074.2%No1,294,27725.8%Total votes 4,998,317 100.0% Majority 2,409,763 48.4% Turnout 300px|thumb|Supreme Court Seat 2 Retention election results by county Yes: #2B2457 90–100% #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Associate Justice Carlos Moreno, Seat 3Vote on retentionVotes%±%Yes3,628,63272.6%No1,370,68527.4%Total votes 4,999,317 100.0% Majority 2,257,947 45.2% Turnout 300px|thumb|Supreme Court Seat 3 Retention election results by county Yes: #2B2457 90–100% #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% California Courts of Appeal See California Courts of Appeal elections, 2002. California State Legislature elections State Senate individual races 2002 California State Senate election There are 40 seats in the State Senate. For this election, candidates running in odd-numbered districts ran for four-year terms.http://sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2002_general/state_senate.pdf Complete official results from the Secretary of State (State Senate) 2008-03-19 https://web.archive.org/web/20080320010653/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2002_general/state_senate.pdf 2008-03-20 dead California State Senate - 2002 Seats  Democratic-Held 25  Republican-Held 15 2002 Elections  Democratic Held and Uncontested 11  Contested 15  Republican Held and Uncontested 14  Total 40 State Assembly individual races 2002 California State Assembly election All 80 biennially elected seats of the State Assembly were up for election this year. Each seat has a two-year term. The Democrats retained control of the State Assembly.Complete official results from the Secretary of State (State Assembly) https://web.archive.org/web/20080320010516/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2002_general/state_assemb.pdf 2008-03-20 California State Assembly - 2002 Seats  Democratic-Held 48  Republican-Held 32 2002 Elections  Democratic Incumbent and Uncontested 32  Contested, Open Seats 32  Republican Incumbent and Uncontested 16  Total 80 Statewide ballot propositions Seven propositions qualified to be listed on the general election ballot in California. Five of them passed. Proposition 46 Proposition 46 would create a trust fund by selling $2.1 billion in general obligation funds to fund 21 types of housing programs, including multifamily, individual and farmworker housing. Proposition 46 passed with 57.5% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 46 results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 47 The state would sell $13 billion in general obligation bonds for construction and renovation of K-12 school facilities and higher education facilities. Proposition 47 passed with 59% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 47 results by county Yes: #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 48 Would amend the Constitution to delete references to the municipal courts. Proposition 48 passed with 72.8% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 48 results by county Yes: #28497C 80–90% #47729E 70–80% #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% Proposition 49 Would substantially increase funding for before and after-school programs, and make general funds permanently earmarked for the programs beginning in the 2004–2005 school year. Proposition 49 passed with 56.6% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 49 results by county Yes: #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 50 The state would borrow $3.4 billion through the sale of general obligation bonds for water projects. Proposition 50 passed with 55.4% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 50 results by county Yes: #7D9CBB 60–70% #B6C8D9 50–60% No: #5D5D2D 80–90% #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Proposition 51 Would permanently allocate sales and use taxes raised from the sale or lease of motor vehicles to specific transportation projects. Proposition 51 failed with 41.4% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 51 results by county No: #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Yes: #B6C8D9 50–60% Proposition 52 Would allow legally eligible California residents presenting proof of current residence to register to vote on Election Day (same-day voter registration). Proposition 52 failed with 40.6% approval. 300px|thumb|Proposition 52 results by county No: #8B8B54 70–80% #BCBC83 60–70% #DEDEBD 50–60% Yes: #B6C8D9 50–60% See also California State Legislature California State Assembly, California State Assembly elections, 2002 California State Senate, California State Senate elections, 2002 Political party strength in U.S. states Political party strength in California Elections in California References External links "A directory of California state propositions" Official election results form the California Secretary of State California