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 60.61% 34.47%

Mayor before election Anthony A. Williams Democratic Elected Mayor Anthony A. Williams Democratic

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

District of Columbia mayoral election, 2002

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Anthony A. Williams	79,841	60.61
	Republican	Carol Schwartz	45,407	34.47
	D.C. Statehood Green	Steve Donkin	3,240	2.46
	Independent	Tricia Kinch	1,150	0.87
	Socialist Workers	Sam Manuel	702	0.53
	Write-ins		1,382	1.05
Total votes			131,722	100.00
	Democratic hold