U.S. Senate, 2002 Election
Primary Independence
| Date: | September 10, 2002 |
| Cycle: | 2002 |
| Office: | U.S. Senate |
| State: | Minnesota |
| District: | Statewide |
| Candidate | Gender | Party | Votes | Percent | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Moore | Man | Independence | 13,525 | 49.44 | +18.43 |
| William (Bill) McGaughey | Man | Independence | 8,482 | 31.00 | |
| Ronald E. Wills | Man | Independence | 5,351 | 19.56 |
Moore was a commercial banker from Minneapolis and party-endorsed candidate.
McGaughey was a landlord from Minneapolis, Independence nominee for the 5th CD in 2008, Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2012, and Republican candidate for HD 59B in 2012.
Wills was a former CEO and consultant from Minneapolis.
Sources
- Report of the State Canvassing Board, Office of Secretary of State, State of Minnesota, September 17, 2002 (p. 9).