2002Final results
2002 election for Nevada Governor
Governor · Nevada
Kenny Guinn (R) won with 71.6% of the vote, defeating Joe Neal (D) by 48.5 points.
Kenny GuinnRepublican · winner
71.6%344,001
Joe NealDemocrat
23.1%110,935
Dick GeyerLibertarian
1.7%8,104
David G. HolmgrenIndependent
1.5%7,047
Jerry L. NortonIndependent
1.2%5,543
Charles LawsGreen
1.0%4,775
480,405 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
Kenny Guinn (R)Joe Neal (D)
Also on the ballot: Dick Geyer (Libertarian), 1.7%; David G. Holmgren (Independent), 1.5%; Jerry L. Norton (Independent), 1.2%; Charles Laws (Green), 1.0%