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Georgia Secretary of State - Elections Division
2002 Georgia Congressional and Statewide Results
Filing Deadline: 6/21/02, Primary: 8/20/02, Run-off: 9/10/02
Last Updated: November 7, 2002 |
| Predictions, Notes, List of State Parties, |
Governor, 53% in '98, 1st term, Pre-election Poll Numbers,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, Cook Political Report's overview: Likely Democrat, Campaign & Election's Odds: 4:3 Democrat, Stu Rothenberg: Democratic, Peter Orvetti: Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Democrat Favored, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democrat, |
| Roy Eugene Barnes (D) 46.3%, |
St. Sen. Sonny Perdue (R) 51.4%, |
consultant Garrett Michael Hayes (L) 2.3%, |
| attorney Nannette D. "Nan" Garrett (G/WI), environmental activist Sam Hay (WI), Bill Bolton (WI), David Byrne (WI), |
Lt. Governor,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Mark Fletcher Taylor (D) 51.9%, |
St. Rep. Steve Stancil (R) 45.6%, |
technician / '00 GOP Congressional candidate Herbert F. "Herbie" Galloway, III (L) 2.6%, |
| Hugh Esco (G/WI), |
Secretary of State,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Cathy Cox (D) 61.1%, |
consultant Charlie Bailey (R) 35.8%, |
Michael "Mike" Pitts (L) 3.1%, |
Attorney General,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Thurbert Baker (D) 55.6%, |
attorney Shannon Goessling (R) 44.4%, |
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Superintendent of Schools, Linda Covington Schrenko (R) defeated in Gov. Primary,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Democratic, |
| '92 Congressional nominee / teacher union leader / ex-principal Barbara Christmas (D) 43.0%, |
St. Rep. / teacher Kathy Cox (R) 54.2%, |
Lynn Krogseng (L) 2.8%, |
| businesswomen / ex-teacher Regina Etheridge (G/WI), |
Insurance Commissioner,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating:  Republican, |
| securities broker / ex-teacher Lois N. Cohen (D) 33.2%, |
John Weimann Oxendine (R) 64.3%, |
Helmut Forren (L) 2.6%, |
Agriculture Commissioner,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Thomas T. "Tommy" Irvin (D) 57.4%, |
farmer Deanna "Dee" Dee Strickland (R) 39.1%, |
Doug Morton (L) 3.5%, |
| '98 Labor Comm'r. nominee Kerrie Dickson (G/WI), |
Labor Commissioner,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, |
| Michael Thurmond (D) 51.2%, |
ex-Dep. St. Labor Com'r. Richard McGee (R) 45.5%, |
William Costa (L) 3.3%, |
| Public Service Commissioner |
| Lauren "Bubba" McDonald, Jr. (D) 47.1%, |
employment recruiter Angela Elizabeth Speir (R) 47.5%, |
James W. "Jimmy" Harris (L) 5.4%, |
| Frank Jeffers (G/WI), |
| Public Service Commissioner |
| Earleen W. Sizemore (D) 47.5%, |
real estate appraiser / St. Rep. H. Doug Everett (R) 52.5%, |
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Senator, 48.8% in '96, 1st term, Pre-election Poll Numbers,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Cook Political Report's overview: Lean Democrat, Campaign & Election's Odds: 7:6 Democrat, Peter Orvetti: Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Hotline Scoop's 11th Most Vulnerable Seat, Associated Press: Leans Democrat, U.S.A. Today: Competitive Race, Reuters: Second Tier, National Journal's Hottest Races, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Democratic, National Review's Hottest Races, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, Sam Toles: Democratic Hold, |
| Max Cleland (D) 45.9%, |
U.S. Rep. C. Saxby Chambliss (R) 52.8%, |
technology exec. Claude "Sandy" Thomas (L) 1.3%, |
| Although Georgia Gained two Congressional Districts due to Reapportionment, Bob Barr (R) and John Linder (R), as well as Jack Kingston (R) and Saxby Chambliss (R) were placed in the in the same districts by the Democratic controlled redistricting process, |
1st Congressional District, 69.1% in '00 & 5th term for Kingston, 58.9% in '00 & 4th term for Chambliss who is elected to the U.S. Senate,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| attorney / '00 candidate Don Smart (D) 27.9%, |
U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston (R) 72.1%, |
attorney '00 Democratic nominee Joyce Marie Griggs (G/WI), |
2nd Congressional District, 53.6% in '00, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 6:1 Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Democrat, |
| Sanford D. Bishop Jr. (D), |
No Republican |
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new 3rd Congressional District
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 10:9 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Stu Rothenberg: 3rd Dangerous Dozen Open Seat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Leans Democrat, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| ex-Macon Mayor / 2000 Congressional nominee James "Jim" Marshall (D) 50.5%, |
Bibb Co. Comm'r. Calder Clay, III (R) 49.5%, |
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4th Congressional District, 60.9% in '00, 5th term, Cynthia A. McKinney (D) defeated in primary
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 5:1 Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, |
| ex-State Court Judge Denise Majette (D) 77.0%, |
homemaker Cynthia Van Auken (R) 23.0%, |
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5th Congressional District, 76.6% in '00, 8th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 50:1 Democrat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Democrat, |
| John Lewis (D), |
No Republican |
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6th Congressional District, 74.5% in '00, 2nd term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| real estate agent Jeff Weisberger (D) 20.1%, |
Johnny Isakson (R) 79.9%, |
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new 7th Congressional District, unopposed in '00 & 5th term for Linder, 55.3% in '00 & 4th term for U.S. Rep. Bob Barr (R) who was defeated in primary,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 9:1 Republican, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| attorney Michael R. "Mike" Berlon (D) 21.1%, |
U.S. Rep. John Linder (R) 78.9%, |
businesswomen '90 Gov. nominee Carole Ann Rand (L/WI), |
| videographer Al Herman (G/WI), |
| John F. Sugg (WI), |
8th Congressional District, 63.5% in '00, 5th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 15:1 Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| IT consultant Angelos Petrakopoulos (D) 21.7%, |
Michael A "Mac" Collins (R) 78.3%, |
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new 9th Congressional District, 63.2% in '00, 4th term,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 20:1 Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| attorney / goat farmer Barry Gordon Irwin (D) 27.2%, |
Charlie Norwood, Jr. (R) 72.8%, |
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new 10th Congressional District, 75.2% in '00, 5th term
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Republican, Campaign & Election's Odds: 20:1 Republican, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Republican, |
| No Democrat |
Nathan Deal (R), |
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new 11th Congressional District,
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 8:7 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Stu Rothenberg: 5th Dangerous Dozen Open Seat, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Democrat Favored, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| liquor distributor / '00 nominee Roger Kahn (D) 48.4%, |
St. Sen. J. Phillip "Phil" Gingrey (R) 51.6%, |
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12th Congressional District
Georgia Will Gain Two Congressional Districts Due to Reapportionment
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 8:7 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Leans Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Democrat, Cook Political Report's overview: Leans Democratic, Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball: Leans Democrat, |
| Charles "Champ" Walker Jr. (D) 44.8%, |
ex-Screven Co. Comm'r. / prof. Max Burns (R) 55.2%, |
Marc Smith (WI), |
13th Congressional District
Georgia Will Gain Two Congressional Districts Due to Reapportionment
D.C.'s Political Report's Rating: Democratic, Campaign & Election's Odds: 3:1 Democrat, Roll Call's Outlook: Safe Democratic, Congressional Quarterly's Ranking: Safe Democrat, |
| St. Sen. David Scott (D) 59.6%, |
businessman Clay Cox (R) 40.4%, |
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1. Link to Predictions:
Associated Press,
Campaign & Election Magazine,
Congressional Quarterly,
The Cook Political Report,
D.C.'s Political Report,
Hotline Scoop,
Larry Sabato,
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National Journal,
National Review's John J. Miller,
Peter Orvetti,
Reuters,
Roll Call,
Stu Rothenberg,
Sam Toles,
U.S.A. Today,
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2. D.C.'s Political Report's stars indicate the rating of the race from 1 star to 5 stars depending on its entertainment value.
The color indicates D.C.'s Political Report's prediction of the winning party.
| = Democrat retain control, |
= Democrats take over control, |
| = Republican retain control, |
 = Republicans take over control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party retains control, |
 = Independent / 3rd Party take over control |
| Bold indicates incumbent. |
Yellow district indicates open races. |
| Light Blue boxes indicates Democrats maintained control. |
Light Red boxes indicates Republicans maintained control. |
| Blue boxes indicates Democrats took control. |
Red boxes indicates Republicans took control. |
3. Key to Georgia Political Parties:
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