2002 Arizona gubernatorial election

Jane Dee Hull Republican Janet Napolitano Democratic The 2002 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 5, 2002.

Incumbent Republican governor Jane Dee Hull was term-limited.

The Democratic nominee, Arizona Attorney General Janet Napolitano, narrowly defeated Republican Matt Salmon, a former U.S. Representative.

Salmon acknowledged that the chance of his prevailing in a recount was extremely small and decided not to ask for one (recounts seldom see a swing over 1,000 votes;[citation needed] he was losing by over 10,000).

On November 20, Arizona Secretary of State Betsey Bayless certified the results of the election and declared Napolitano the governor-elect.

Republican primary results by county
Salmon
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
  • 60–70%
Democratic primary results by county
Napolitano
  • 30–40%
  • 40–50%
  • 50–60%
  • 60–70%
Gutierrez
  • 30–40%
Libertarian primary results by county
Hess
  • 50-60%
  • 60–70%
  • 70–80%
  • 80–90%
Fallon
  • 50–60%
Tie