2002 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election

2002 Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 5, 2002
 
Nominee David Dewhurst John Sharp
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 2,341,785 2,082,281
Percentage 51.8% 46.0%
County results
Dewhurst:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Sharp:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Lieutenant Governor before election

Bill Ratliff
Republican

 Elected Lieutenant Governor

David Dewhurst
Republican

The Texas lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Texas. The Incumbent, Bill Ratliff did not run for re-election. The Republican, Incumbent Land Commissioner; David Dewhurst was elected against former Democratic Comptroller; John Sharp. Dewhurst became the third Republican to be elected as lieutenant governor.

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