U.S. Senate election, 2002

The U.S. Senate election, 2002 was a fiercely-contested race that resulted in a victory for the Republican Party, which gained two seats and thus a narrow majority from the Democratic Party in the United States Senate.

Senate contests in 2002

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StateIncumbentPartyStatusOpposing Candidates

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AlabamaJeff SessionsRepublicanRe-elected, 59 - 40Susan Parker (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Alabama - Jeff Sessions - Susan Parker

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AlaskaTed StevensRepublicanRe-elected, 78 - 11 - 8Frank J. Vondersaar (Democrat)Jim Sykes (Green)

Related Topics:
Alaska - Ted Stevens - Frank J. Vondersaar - Jim Sykes

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ArkansasTim HutchinsonRepublicanDefeated, 54 - 46Mark Pryor (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Arkansas - Tim Hutchinson - Mark Pryor

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ColoradoWayne AllardRepublicanRe-elected, 51 - 46Tom Strickland (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Colorado - Wayne Allard - Tom Strickland

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DelawareJoe BidenDemocratRe-elected, 58 - 41Raymond J. Clatworthy (Republican)

Related Topics:
Delaware - Joe Biden - Raymond J. Clatworthy

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GeorgiaMax ClelandDemocratDefeated, 46 - 53Saxby Chambliss (Republican)

Related Topics:
Georgia - Max Cleland - Saxby Chambliss

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IdahoLarry E. CraigRepublicanRe-elected, 65 - 33Alan Blinken (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Idaho - Larry E. Craig - Alan Blinken

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IllinoisRichard J. DurbinDemocratRe-elected, 60 - 38Jim Durkin (Republican)

Related Topics:
Illinois - Richard J. Durbin - Jim Durkin

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IowaTom HarkinDemocratRe-elected, 54 - 44Greg Ganske (Republican)

Related Topics:
Iowa - Tom Harkin - Greg Ganske

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KansasPat RobertsRepublicanRe-elected, 83 - 9 - 8Steven A. Rosile (Libertarian)George Cook (Reform)

Related Topics:
Kansas - Pat Roberts - Steven A. Rosile - George Cook

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KentuckyMitch McConnellRepublicanRe-elected, 65 - 35Lois Combs Weinberg (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Kentucky - Mitch McConnell - Lois Combs Weinberg

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LouisianaMary LandrieuDemocratRe-elected, 52 - 48 (in runoff)Suzanne Haik Terrell (Republican)

Related Topics:
Louisiana - Mary Landrieu - Suzanne Haik Terrell

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MaineSusan M. CollinsRepublicanRe-elected, 58 - 42Chellie Pingree (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Maine - Susan M. Collins - Chellie Pingree

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MassachusettsJohn KerryDemocratRe-elected, 80 - 18Michael E. Cloud (Libertarian)

Related Topics:
Massachusetts - John Kerry - Michael E. Cloud

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MichiganCarl LevinDemocratRe-elected, 60 - 38Andrew Raczkowski (Republican)

Related Topics:
Michigan - Carl Levin - Andrew Raczkowski

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MinnesotaPaul WellstoneDemocrat (DFL)Deceased: Republican victory, 49 - 47Norm Coleman (Republican)Walter Mondale (Democrat )

Related Topics:
Minnesota - Paul Wellstone - Norm Coleman - Walter Mondale

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MississippiThad CochranRepublicanRe-elected, 85 - 15Shawn O'Hara (Reform)

Related Topics:
Mississippi - Thad Cochran - Shawn O'Hara

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Missouri1Jean CarnahanDemocratDefeated, 50 - 49Jim Talent (Republican)

Related Topics:
Missouri - Jean Carnahan - Jim Talent

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MontanaMax BaucusDemocratRe-elected, 63 - 32Mike Taylor (Republican)

Related Topics:
Montana - Max Baucus - Mike Taylor

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NebraskaChuck HagelRepublicanRe-elected, 83 - 15Charlie A. Matulka (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Nebraska - Chuck Hagel - Charlie A. Matulka

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New HampshireBob SmithRepublicanLost primary: Republican victory, 51 - 46John E. Sununu (Republican)Jeanne Shaheen (Democrat)

Related Topics:
New Hampshire - Bob Smith - John E. Sununu - Jeanne Shaheen

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New JerseyRobert TorricelliDemocratWithdrew: Democratic victory, 54 - 44Frank R. Lautenberg (Democrat)Douglas R. Forrester (Republican)

Related Topics:
New Jersey - Robert Torricelli - Frank R. Lautenberg - Douglas R. Forrester

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New MexicoPete DomeniciRepublicanRe-elected, 65 - 35Gloria Tristani (Democrat)

Related Topics:
New Mexico - Pete Domenici - Gloria Tristani

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North CarolinaJesse HelmsRepublicanRetired: Republican victory, 54 - 45Elizabeth Dole (Republican)Erskine Bowles (Democrat)

Related Topics:
North Carolina - Jesse Helms - Elizabeth Dole - Erskine Bowles

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OklahomaJim InhofeRepublicanRe-elected, 57 - 36 - 6David Walters (Democrat)James Germalic (Independent)

Related Topics:
Oklahoma - Jim Inhofe - David Walters - James Germalic

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OregonGordon H. SmithRepublicanRe-elected, 56 - 40Bill Bradbury (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Oregon - Gordon H. Smith - Bill Bradbury

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Rhode IslandJohn F. ReedDemocratRe-elected, 78 - 22Robert G. Tingle (Republican)

Related Topics:
Rhode Island - John F. Reed - Robert G. Tingle

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South CarolinaStrom ThurmondRepublicanRetired: Republican victory, 54 - 44

Related Topics:
South Carolina - Strom Thurmond

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Lindsey Graham (Republican)Alex Sanders (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Lindsey Graham - Alex Sanders

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South DakotaTim JohnsonDemocratRe-elected, 50 - 49John R. Thune (Republican)

Related Topics:
South Dakota - Tim Johnson - John R. Thune

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TennesseeFred ThompsonRepublicanRetired: Republican victory, 54 - 44Lamar Alexander (Republican)Bob Clement (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Tennessee - Fred Thompson - Lamar Alexander - Bob Clement

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TexasPhil GrammRepublicanRetired: Republican victory, 55 - 43John Cornyn (Republican)Ron Kirk (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Texas - Phil Gramm - John Cornyn - Ron Kirk

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VirginiaJohn WarnerRepublicanRe-elected, 83 - 10 - 7Nancy Spannaus (Independent)Jacob G. Hornberger, Jr. (Independent)

Related Topics:
Virginia - John Warner - Nancy Spannaus - Jacob G. Hornberger, Jr.

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West VirginiaJay RockefellerDemocratRe-elected, 63 - 37Jay Wolfe (Republican)

Related Topics:
West Virginia - Jay Rockefeller - Jay Wolfe

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WyomingMichael B. EnziRepublicanRe-elected, 73 - 27Joyce Jansa Corcoran (Democrat)

Related Topics:
Wyoming - Michael B. Enzi - Joyce Jansa Corcoran

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1 special election due to death of Mel Carnahan -- next regular election to be held in 2006

Related Topics:
Mel Carnahan - 2006

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