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The2002 Ohio State Treasurer election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect theOhio State Treasurer. Republican incumbent TreasurerJoe Deters defeated his Democratic opponent, formerOhio House RepresentativeMary O. Boyle, with 53.32% of the vote.
Deters would not serve a full second term as Treasurer as he would go on to resign in 2005 after winning election toHamilton County Prosecuting Attorney.
The Republican primary was held on May 7, 2002. Deters won renomination without opposition.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Deters | 504,334 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 504,334 | 100.0% | ||
The Democratic primary was held on May 7, 2002. Boyle easily defeated Blackshear, her only opponent, in a landslide, winning 81.45% of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary O. Boyle | 386,029 | 81.45% | |
| Democratic | Willis Blackshear | 87,928 | 18.55% | |
| Total votes | 473,957 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Deters | 1,666,844 | 53.32% | −0.54% | |
| Democratic | Mary O. Boyle | 1,459,113 | 46.68% | +0.54% | |
| Write-in | Robert Martin | 108 | 0.00% | N/A | |
| Total votes | 3,126,065 | 100.0% | |||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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