Georgia gubernatorial election of 2002
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The 2002 Georgia Gubernatorial Election was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic Governor of Georgia Roy Barnes sought a second term as governor. State Senator Sonny Perdue emerged as the Republican nominee from a crowded and hotly contested primary, and he faced off against Barnes, who had faced no opponents in his primary election, in the general election. Though Barnes had been nicknamed "King Roy" due to his unique ability to get his legislative priorities passed, he faced a backlash among Georgia voters due to his proposal to change the state flag. Ultimately, Perdue was able to oust Barnes as governor and became the first Republican to serve as governor of the state since Reconstruction.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Democratic primary results[1] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Democratic |
Roy Barnes (inc.) |
434,892 |
100.00 |
| Total votes |
434,892 |
100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
| Republican primary results[1] |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
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Republican |
Sonny Perdue |
259,966 |
50.83 |
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Republican |
Linda Schrenko |
142,911 |
27.94 |
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Republican |
Bill Byrne |
108,586 |
21.23 |
| Total votes |
511,463 |
100.00 |
General election
Results
See also
References
External links
