The 2002 Ohio Attorney General election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Ohio Attorney General. Republican incumbent Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term. The Republican nominee, Ohio State Auditor Jim Petro, defeated Democratic Ohio Senate Minority Leader Leigh Herington in a landslide, outdoing Betty Montgomery's victory in the previous election, securing 64.12% of the vote.
Republican primary Candidates Jim Petro, Ohio State Auditor (1995–2003) Campaign The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Petro won the Republican nomination without opposition. Results
Democratic primary Candidates Leigh Herington, Ohio Senate Minority Leader (2001–2003) Campaign The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Herington won the Democratic nomination unopposed. Results
General election Candidates Jim Petro, Ohio State Auditor (1995–2003) (Republican) Leigh Herington, Ohio Senate Minority Leader (2001–2003) Results
References
External links Official campaign websites (archived) Jim Petro (R) for Ohio Attorney General Leigh Herington (D) for Ohio Attorney General