2002Final results
2002 election for California Governor
Governor · California
Gray Davis (D) won with 47.3% of the vote, defeating Bill Simon (R) by 4.9 points.
Gray DavisDemocrat · winner
47.3%3,533,490
Bill SimonRepublican
42.4%3,169,801
Peter Miguel CamejoGreen
5.3%393,036
Gary David CopelandLibertarian
2.2%161,203
Reinhold GulkeIndependent
1.7%128,035
Iris AdamNo Labels
1.2%88,415
7,473,980 votes
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2002
Races before and after
Source: English WikipediaUpdated Oct 5, 2026, 4:05 AM ET
The candidates
Gray Davis (D)Bill Simon (R)Peter Miguel Camejo (G)
Also on the ballot: Gary David Copeland (Libertarian), 2.2%; Reinhold Gulke (Independent), 1.7%; Iris Adam (No Labels), 1.2%