The 2002 Alabama lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002, to elect the lieutenant governor of Alabama. Republican incumbent Steve Windom did not seek a second term, instead unsuccessfully running in the Republican primary for governor. Democratic Alabama state treasurer Lucy Baxley won the election, defeating Republican Alabama state senator Bill Armistead by 4.72 percentage points.
With her victory, Baxley became the first woman to be elected lieutenant governor of Alabama.
Republican primary Candidates Bill Armistead, Alabama state senator (1994–2002) Cheryl Bahakel, former Birmingham police officer Results
Democratic primary Lucy Baxley was unopposed for the nomination and thus did not face a primary election.
General election Candidates Lucy Baxley, Alabama state treasurer (1995–2003) (Democratic) Bill Armistead, Alabama state senator (1994–2002) (Republican) Lyn Curtis Adams, truck driver (Libertarian) Results
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External links Lucy Baxley (D) for Lieutenant Governor Bill Armistead (R) for Lieutenant Governor Lyn Curtis Adams (L) for Lieutenant Governor