2002 Oregon gubernatorial election

A poll before the election showed Kulongoski at 40%, ahead of former State Treasurer Jim Hill at 23%, and Bev Stein at 19%.

Mannix campaigned on his plans to cut taxes to stimulate the economy of Oregon and encouraging partnerships between businesses and colleges.

Tom Cox for the Libertarian party and two write in candidates, Richard Alevizos and Gary Spanovich, also stood in the election.

[4] The departure of Kitzhaber, who had opposed plans to build a Columbia Gorge casino, was considered an opportunity for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

[5] Tribes invested record amounts of money into Oregon politics in this race, including $40,000 supporting Kulongoski.

Results by county:
Ted Kulongoski
  • 50–55%
    45–50%
    40–45%
    35–40%
Results by county:
Kevin Mannix
  • 45–50%
    40–45%
    35–40%
    30–35%
Jack Roberts
  • 40–45%
    35–40%
    30–35%
Ron Saxton
  • 45–50%
    40–45%
    35–40%
    30–35%