Colorado gubernatorial election, 2002
Encyclopedia
The 2002 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002 to select the governor of the state of Colorado. Bill Owens, the Republican incumbent, defeated Democratic nominee Rollie Heath to win a second term. Owen's win set the record for biggest win in a Colorado gubernatorial election.
Republican Party
- Bill Owens, incumbent Governor of ColoradoGovernor of ColoradoThe Governor of Colorado is the head of the executive branch of Colorado's government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Colorado General Assembly, to convene the...
Democratic Party
- Rollie HeathRollie HeathStratton Rollins Heath, Jr. 'Rollie Heath is a state legislator in the U.S. state of Colorado. Elected to the Colorado State Senate as a Democrat in 2008, Heath represents Senate District 18, which encompasses Boulder, Colorado and portions of Boulder County....
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