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The 2002 Ohio gubernatorial election took place on November 5 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor of Ohio Bob Taft ran for re-election to a second and final term as Governor and he was opposed by Democratic nominee Tim Hagan a former Cuyahoga County Commissioner. The race between Taft and Hagan was not competitive and Taft was re-elected by a substantial margin ensuring his return to the Governor’s office.