Florida Attorney General election, 2002
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The 2002 Florida Attorney General election took place on November 5, 2002, to elect the Attorney General of Florida. The election was won by Charlie Crist
who took office in January 2003.
Charlie Crist
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida. Prior to his election as governor, Crist previously served as Florida State Senator, Education Commissioner, and Attorney General...
who took office in January 2003.
Candidates
- Buddy DyerBuddy DyerJohn Hugh "Buddy" Dyer is mayor of Orlando, Florida, first elected in 2003. He is a member of the United States Democratic Party. Previously he represented Orlando in the Florida State Senate for ten years, including three years when he was the Senate Democratic leader.-Early life:Dyer was born in...
, State Senator - Scott MaddoxScott MaddoxScott Maddox was the mayor of Tallahassee, Florida and the former chairman of the Florida Democratic Party.-Early life and education:...
, Mayor of Tallahassee - George H. Sheldon, former Florida State Representative and 2000 Democratic nominee for Education Commissioner of Florida
- Walt Dartland
Results
Candidates
- Charlie CristCharlie CristCharles Joseph "Charlie" Crist, Jr. is an American politician who was the 44th Governor of Florida. Prior to his election as governor, Crist previously served as Florida State Senator, Education Commissioner, and Attorney General...
, Education Commissioner of Florida - Tom WarnerTom WarnerTom Warner in Rochester, New York.Warner previously served as a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida. He currently lives in Stuart, Florida with his family.-Education:...
, Florida State Representative - Locke Burt, Florida State Senator