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2002Final results

2002 election for Ohio's 14th District

U.S. House · Ohio

Steven C. LaTourette (R) won with 72.1% of the vote, defeating Dale Blanchard (D) by 44.3 points.

Steven C. LaTouretteRepublican · winner
72.1%134,413
27.8%51,846
Sid StoneIndependent
0.1%113
186,372 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2002

Races before and after

EvenD+12.61996D+25.41998D+33.82000R+44.32002R+25.52004R+18.52006

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

Money in this race

Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.

No DemocratSteven C. LaTourette
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Raised by the campaign
$557.1K
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Spent by the campaign
$532.7K
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Cash on hand
$395.8K

Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2002.

Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2002

The candidates

Steven C. LaTourette (R)Dale Blanchard (D)

Also on the ballot: Sid Stone (Independent), 0.1%