2002 Connecticut Secretary of the State election

The 2002 Connecticut Secretary of the State election took place on November 5, 2002, to elect the Secretary of the State of Connecticut. Incumbent Democrat Susan Bysiewicz won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican nominee Ronald S. San Angelo.

2002 Connecticut Secretary of State election

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Nominee Susan Bysiewicz Ronald S. San Angelo
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 611,468 326,774
Percentage 64.2% 34.3%

County results
Bysiewicz:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Secretary of State before election

Susan Bysiewicz
Democratic

Elected Secretary of State

Susan Bysiewicz
Democratic

Democratic primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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Republican primary

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Candidates

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Nominee

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  • Ronald S. San Angelo, former state representative from the 131st district (1993–2003)[2]

Third-party candidates and independent candidates

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Libertarian Party

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Nominee

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  • Darlene H. Nicholas, candidate for state representative from the 39th district in 1998[3]

General election

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Results

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2002 Connecticut Secretary of the State election[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Susan Bysiewicz (incumbent) 611,468 64.22% +5.12%
Republican Ronald S. San Angelo 326,774 34.32% −5.48%
Libertarian Darlene H. Nicholas 13,922 1.46% +0.36%
Total votes 952,164 100.0%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Connecticut Secretary of the State. "Candidate: Susan Bysiewicz - Election History". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  2. ^ Singley, Paul (March 2, 2013). "Former Mayor San Angelo a Finalist for Two Gov't Positions". patch.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  3. ^ Connecticut Secretary of the State. "Candidate: Darlene H. Nicholas - Election History". electionhistory.ct.gov. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "2002 General Election - Secretary of the State". Connecticut Secretary of State.