The 2002 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Ohio State Treasurer. Republican incumbent Treasurer Joe Deters defeated his Democratic opponent, former Ohio House Representative Mary O. Boyle, with 53.32% of the vote.
Deters would not serve a full second term as Treasurer as he would go on to resign in 2005 after winning election to Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney.
Republican primary Candidates Joe Deters, incumbent Ohio State Treasurer (1999–2005) Campaign The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Deters won renomination without opposition. Results
Democratic primary Candidates Mary O. Boyle, former Ohio House Representative (1979–1984) Willis Blackshear, Montgomery County Recorder Campaign The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Boyle easily defeated Blackshear, her only opponent, in a landslide, winning 81.45% of the vote. Results
General election Candidates Joe Deters, incumbent Ohio State Treasurer (1999–2005) (Republican) Mary O. Boyle, former Ohio House Representative (1979–1984) (Democratic) Robert Martin (Write-in) Results
References
External links Official campaign websites (archived) Joe Deters (R) for Ohio State Treasurer Mary O. Boyle (D) for Ohio State Treasurer