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New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2002

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268,693
  
189,074

55.49%
  
39.05%

Start date
  
November 5, 2002

189,074
  
26,465

39.05%
  
5.47%

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Winner
  
Bill Richardson

The New Mexico gubernatorial election of 2002 was a race for the Governor of New Mexico. The winner of the election held on November 5, 2002, served from January 1, 2003 until January 1, 2007. Current incumbent, Republican Gary Johnson was term limited. Former U.S. Congressman Bill Richardson won the election. Green Party nominee David Bacon received over 5% of the total vote, including over 11% in Santa Fe County, which was his best showing.

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Candidates

  • Bill Richardson, former United States Secretary of Energy, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Representative
  • Mike Nalley (write-in)

    • Candidates

  • Gilbert S. Baca, State Representative
  • Robert M. Burpo, State Senator
  • Walter Bradley, Lieutenant Governor
  • John Sanchez, State Representative

    • Candidates

  • Bill Richardson (D), former United States Secretary of Energy, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Representative
  • John Sanchez (R), State Representative
  • David Bacon (G)

    • References

    New Mexico gubernatorial election, 2002 Wikipedia
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