2002 Ohio State Auditor election

The 2002 Ohio State Auditor election was held on November 5, 2002. Republican incumbent Jim Petro was term-limited and could not run for a third consecutive term. RepublicanAttorney 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. == Republican primary == The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Montgomery won the Republican nomination unopposed. === Candidates === Betty Montgomery, Ohio Attorney General (1995–2003) === Results === == 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 === == General election == === Endorsements === === Results === == References == == External links == Official campaign websites (archived) Betty Montgomery (R) for Ohio State Auditor Helen Knipe Smith (D) for Ohio State Auditor