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The2002 St. Charles County Executive election took place on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican County Executive Joe Ortwerth ran for re-election. He was challenged by Democrat Joe Koester, a high school teacher, who was supported by several prominent local Republicans.[1] Orthwerth won re-election with 55 percent of the vote, his lowest margin of victory since first winning in 1994.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Koester | 8,582 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 8,582 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Ortwerth (inc.) | 23,096 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 23,096 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Ortwerth (inc.) | 55,880 | 55.12% | |
| Democratic | Joe Koester | 45,491 | 44.88% | |
| Total votes | 101,371 | 100.00% | ||
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