2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election
The 2002 New Mexico gubernatorial election was a race for the Governor of New Mexico. The winner of the election held on November 5, 2002, served from January 1, 2003, until January 1, 2007. Incumbent Republican Gary Johnson was term limited. Former U.S. Congressman Bill Richardson won the election. Green Party nominee David Bacon received over 5% of the total vote, including over 11% in Santa Fe County, which was his best showing.
Primary election
Democratic party
Candidates
- Bill Richardson, former United States Secretary of Energy, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Representative
- Mike Nalley
Republican party
Candidates
- Gilbert S. Baca, State Representative
- Robert M. Burpo, State Senator
- Walter D. Bradley, Lieutenant Governor
- John A. Sanchez, State Representative
General election
Candidates
- Bill Richardson, former United States Secretary of Energy, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former U.S. Representative
- John Sanchez, State Representative
- David Bacon