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