New York State Elections, 2002
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held various elections on November 5, 2002.


Federal


United States House

New York lost 2 seats following
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State


Governor

George Pataki, a Republican, was re-elected to a third term.


Attorney General

Democratic
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was re-elected to a 2nd term as Attorney General.


Comptroller

Alan Hevesi was elected to replace fellow
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Carl McCall, who ran unsuccessfully for governor.


State Senate

A district was added.


State Assembly


Local


See also

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