Washington, D.C. mayoral election, 2002

Washington, D.C.
mayoral election, 2002

November 5, 2002
Nominee Anthony A. Williams Carol Schwartz Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 79,841 45,407 Percentage 60.6% 34.5%
Results by ward Williams   50-60%   60-70%
Mayor before election Anthony A. Williams Democratic Elected Mayor Anthony A. Williams Democratic

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The 2002 Washington, D.C. mayoral election occurred on Tuesday November 5, 2002, with incumbent Democratic mayor Anthony A. Williams easily defeating Carol Schwartz, the Republican nominee. Both the Democratic primary and the Republican primary elections were held on September 10, 2002. Williams not only won the Democratic primary but also received the most votes in the Republican primary. Because Washington, D.C., law prevents a candidate from being nominated by more than one party, Carol Schwartz was chosen as the Republican nominee by local party leaders.

Results

Democratic primary

Republican primary

D.C. Statehood primary

1. 1 2 3 "Final and Complete Election Results: September 10, 2002 Primary Election". District of Columbia Board of Elections.