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The 2002 Michigan Secretary of State election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 to elect the Michigan Secretary of State for a four-year term. Incumbent Republican Candice Miller was term-limited and unable to seek a third term and instead ran successfully for specifically the United States House of Representatives specifically within the United States Congress.

Candidates

Republican Party

Former Kent County Clerk Terri Lynn Land won the party's nomination during the state convention.[1]

Democratic Party

Lawyer Melvin "Butch" Hollowell won the party's nomination during the state convention.[1]

Results

Michigan Secretary of State election, 2002[2]
Party Candidate Votes Percentage
Republican Terri Lynn Land 1,703,261 54.96%
Democratic Melvin "Butch" Hollowell 1,331,441 42.96%
Green Ray Ziarno 38,251 1.23%
U.S. Taxpayers Charles Conces 26,253 0.85%
Write-in Richard Clement 2 0%
Totals 3,099,208 100.0%

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