2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election

The 2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election 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. 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.

2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election

November 5, 2002

Nominee Bill Richardson John Sanchez David Bacon Party Democratic Republican Green Running mate Diane Denish Rod Adair Popular vote 268,693 189,074 26,465 Percentage 55.5% 39.0% 5.5%

County results Richardson:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Sanchez:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Gary Johnson Republican Elected Governor Bill Richardson Democratic

Democratic primary

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)

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Bill Richardson	147,524	99.80
	Democratic	Mike Nalley (write-in)	294	0.20
Total votes			147,818	100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

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

Results

Republican primary results[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	John Sanchez	55,102	58.53
	Republican	Walter Bradley	33,206	35.27
	Republican	Robert M. Burpo	3,864	4.10
	Republican	Gilbert S. Baca	1,979	2.10
Total votes			94,151	100.00

General election

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)

Results

General election results[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Bill Richardson	268,693	55.49%	+10.02%
	Republican	John Sanchez	189,074	39.05%	-15.48%
	Green	David Bacon	26,465	5.47%
Majority			79,619	16.44%	+7.38%
Turnout			484,233
	Democratic gain from Republican		Swing

References

1. http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM
2. http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02primary/rsult002.HTM
3. http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Main/Elections/2002/02General/rsult002.HTM

External links

Official campaign websites (Archived)

• Bill Richardson

See also