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).