Gov. Donald L. Carcieri (R, incumbant) Elected 2002
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http://www.gov.state.ri.us/about.shtml
*Defeated RINO establishment candidate in primary
*In general election, won 55% of with 55 percent of the vote in a state where only 10 percent of registered voters are Republicans.
*Devout Catholic, supports vouchers and school prayer
*100% Pro-life
*Pro-2nd amendment
*Strongly opposes gay marriage
*Proponent of big tax cuts-- organized 'Capitalism Day'
*Balenced State Budget
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS-- RHODE ISLAND 2002
http://www.opensecrets.org/states/summary.asp?State=RI
MONEY SUMMARY, 2001-2002
Total Itemized Contributions † $3,192,210
Total to Democrats $2,056,198 Percent to Democrats 64.4%
Total to Republicans $1,131,662 Percent to Republicans 35.5%
PRIMARY VOTE TURNOUT - RHODE ISLAND 2002
http://www.elections.state.ri.us/2002Primary/Eligible_Turnout.htm
TOTALS
Democrats ballots cast: 240,959
Republican ballots cast: 64,016
Nonpartisan ballots cast: 360,037
Total: 665,012
Turnout average: 149,359
Percentage turnout- 22.5%
DEMOCRAT PRIMARY
Registered: 600,996
Turnout: 122,535
Average: 20.4%
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY:
Registered: 424,053
Turnout: 26,824
Average: 6.3%