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Iowa Secretary of State - Elections
2002 Iowa Congressional and Statewide Results
Filing Deadline: 3/15/02, Primary: 6/4/02, Democratic Party Convention: 6/15-16/02, GOP Convention : 6/22/02, Independent Filing Deadline: 8/16/02,
Last Updated: November 7, 2002 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, |
Governor, 52% in '98, 1st term, Pre-election Poll Numbers
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Cook Political Report's overview: Toss Up, Campaign & Election's Odds: 12:11 Democrat, Stu Rothenberg: Democratic, Peter Orvetti: Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| Tom Vilsack (D) 52.6%, |
attorney Doug Gross (R) 44.6%, |
businessman Clyde Cleveland (L, NL) 1.3%, |
| librarian / farmer Jay Robinson (G) 1.4%, |
| write in votes 0.0% |
Lt. Governor - Tied with Gov.,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Sally Pederson (D) 52.6%, |
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president Debi Durham (R) 44.6%, |
businessman Richard V. Campagna (L) 1.3%, |
| public radio show producer Holly Jane Hart (G) 1.4%, |
Attorney General,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Tom Miller (D) 61.6%, |
St. Rep. David "Dave" Millage (R) 36.7%, |
attorney Edward F. "Ed" Noyes (L, G) 1.7%, |
write in votes 0.04%, |
Secretary of State,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Chet Culver (D) 53.4%, |
educator / religious right activist Mike Hartwig (R) 42.7%, |
teacher Don Arenz (G) 1.7%, |
| farmer / reporter Syliva Sanders Olson (L) 2.2, |
| write in votes 0.03%, |
Treasurer,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Michael L. "Mike" Fitzgerald (D) 54.8%, |
attorney Matt Whitaker (R) 43.2%, |
Tim Hird (L) 2.0%, |
| write in votes 0.03% |
Auditor, Richard D. Johnson (R) retiring,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, |
| St. Sen. Patrick J. Deluhery (D) 46.2%, |
accountant David A. Vaudt (R) 48.6%, |
Christy Ann Welty (L) 5.1%, |
| write in votes 0.05% |
Agriculture Secretary,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Patty Judge (D) 50.0%, |
farmer John Askew (R) 45.5%, |
Fritz Groszkruger (L) 1.1%, |
| farmer Brian Russell DePew (G) 2.2, |
| Ronald Tigner (I) 1.2, |
| write in votes 0.03%, |
Senator, 51.8% in ‘96, 4th term, Pre-election Poll Numbers
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Cook Political Report's overview: Lean Democrat, Campaign & Election's Odds: 8:7 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Peter Orvetti: Democrat, Hotline Scoop's 5th Most Vulnerable Seat, Associated Press: Leans Democrat, U.S.A. Today: Competitive Race, Reuters: Second Tier, National Journal's Hottest Races, Newsday's: Close Race, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Democratic, National Review's Hottest Races, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| Tom Harkin (D) 54.2%, |
U.S. Rep. Greg Ganske (R) 43.8%, |
Emmetsburg city councilmember Timothy A. "Tim" Harthan (G) 1.1%, |
| pastor Richard J. Moore (L) 0.9%, |
| write in 0.07% |
1st Congressional District, 55.6% in '00, 6th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 6:5 Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Republican, National Journal's Hottest Races, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican, Roll Call's 10th most vulnerable incumbent, |
| GOP Bettendorf Mayor Ann Hutchinson (D) 42.6%, |
Jim Nussle (R) 57.2%, |
write in votes 0.2%, |
2nd Congressional District, 61.8% in '00, 13th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 40:39 Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Tossup, National Journal's Hottest Races, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report's overview: Likely Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Hazy, Roll Call's 7th most vulnerable incumbent, |
| pediatrician Julianne Thomas (D) 45.7%, |
James A. "Jim" Leach (R) 52.2%, |
pharmacist Kevin Litten (L) 2.0%, |
| write in votes 0.05%, |
3rd Congressional District, 61.8% in '00, 3rd term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 7:6 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, National Journal's Hottest Races, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Democratic, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| Leonard L. Boswell (D) 53.4%, |
attorney Stan Thompson (R) 45.0%, |
businessman Jeffrey J. Smith (L) 1.2%, |
| communist activist / '00 write in candidate Edwin B. Fruit (SW) 0.3%, |
| write in votes 0.03%, |
4th Congressional District, 65.5% in '00, 4th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:8 Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Likely Republican, National Journal's Hottest Races, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Republican, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Republican, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Republican, |
| gubernatorial aide John Norris (D) 43.1%, |
Tom Latham (R) 54.8%, |
librarian Terry L. Wilson (L) 1.4%, |
college administrator / '98 Reform Party Governor nominee / '00 candidate James C. "Jim" Hennager (One Earth) 0.7%, |
write in votes 0.03% |
5th Congressional District, 61.5% in '00, 4th term, Greg Ganske (R) ran for U.S. Senate
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 2:1 Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| City Council member Paul Shomshor (D) 37.8%, |
St. Sen. Steve King (R) 62.1%, |
write in votes 0.07%, |
1. Link to Predictions:
Associated Press,
Campaign & Election Magazine,
Congressional Quarterly,
The Cook Political Report,
D.C.'s Political Report,
Hotline Scoop,
Larry Sabato,
National Journal,
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National Review's John J. Miller,
Newsday,
Peter Orvetti,
Reuters,
Roll Call,
Stu Rothenberg,
U.S.A. Today,
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2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
= Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
3. Key to Iowa Political Parties:
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