United States Senate election in Illinois, 2002
Encyclopedia
The United States Senate election in Illinois was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Dick Durbin won re-election to a second term.
Candidates
- John H. CoxJohn H. CoxJohn Herman Cox is an American lawyer, accountant, businessman, broadcaster, and aspiring politician. He was the first Republican to seek formally the party's 2008 nomination for president, but effectively withdrew from the race in late 2007 and suspended his campaign shortly after.-Biography:Born...
, businessman - Jim DurkinJim DurkinJim Durkin is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District since 2006 when he was sworn in to replace Eileen Lyons after she retired mid-term. He was elected on November 8, 2006, defeating Democrat Kim Savage. Durkin previously represented the 44th...
, State Rep. - James D. OberweisJames D. OberweisJames D. "Jim" Oberweis is an American businessman and investment manager. He is most notable as the owner of Oberweis Dairy, in North Aurora . Oberweis has been a candidate for Governor of Illinois, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative.-Education:He attended the University of Illinois, where he...
, businessman
Results
Candidates
- Steven Burgauer (L), activist
- Dick Durbin (D), incumbent U.S. Senator
- Jim DurkinJim DurkinJim Durkin is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 82nd District since 2006 when he was sworn in to replace Eileen Lyons after she retired mid-term. He was elected on November 8, 2006, defeating Democrat Kim Savage. Durkin previously represented the 44th...
(R), State Rep.