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2002 United States Senate election in North Carolina
The 2002 United States Senate election in North Carolina was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Jesse Helms announced in August 2001 that he would retire due to health issues. Republican Elizabeth Dole won the open seat, becoming the first non-incumbent elected Republican Senator in the state's history. This was the first open seat election since 1974.
Democratic primary
During the primary campaign, Bowles was considered the choice of the party establishment, receiving support from former Governor Jim Hunt and the AFL-CIO.
Candidates
Results
Republican primary
Dole was described as the "handpicked" choice of the White House, and received the support of President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, as well as outgoing Senator Jesse Helms.
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Debates
Predictions
Polling
Results
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
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