The 2002 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002 to elect the
governor of Colorado. Bill Owens, the Republican incumbent, defeated Democratic nominee Rollie Heath to win a second term. Owen's win set the record for biggest win by a Republican in a Colorado gubernatorial election (Democrats won by larger margins in
1982
Events January
* January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00).
* January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street bridges, 14th Street Bridge in ...
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1948
Events January
* January 1
** The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is inaugurated.
** The Constitution of New Jersey (later subject to amendment) goes into effect.
** The railways of Britain are nationalized, to form British ...
, and
1928
Events January
* January – British bacteriologist Frederick Griffith reports the results of Griffith's experiment, indirectly proving the existence of DNA.
* January 1 – Eastern Bloc emigration and defection: Boris Bazhanov, J ...
, with
Billy Adams' 35 point blowout in that year being the greatest victory for a candidate of any party).
As of 2022, this is the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Colorado.
Republican primary
Candidates
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Bill Owens, incumbent
Governor of Colorado
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
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Rollie Heath, businessman
Results
General election
Debates
Complete video of debate September 7, 2002
Complete video of debate September 24, 2002
Complete video of debate October 17, 2002
Predictions
Results
References
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2002 United States gubernatorial elections
2002
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