TAFT RE-ELECTED GOVERNOR--Gov. Bob Taft, First Lady Hope Taft and newly-elected Lt. Gov. Jennette Bradley watch election returns, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in Columbus, Ohio. Taft was re-elected by a landslide over Democrat Tim Hagan and Ms. Bradley will become the first African-American woman to be the state's second in command. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

TAFT RE-ELECTED GOVERNOR--Gov. Bob Taft and First Lady Hope Taft, left, wave after being introduced by U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, right, during a victory celebration, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. Taft won in a landslide over Democrat Tim Hagan. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

PETRO ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL--Newly-elected Attorney General Jim Petro and his wife Nancy wave to supporters during a Republican victory celebration, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov.5, 2002. Petro defeated Democrat Leigh Herington. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

MONTGOMERY ELECTED AUDITOR--Newly-elected State Auditor Betty Montgomery is all smiles as she is introduced to fellow Republicans during a victory party, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. Montgomery defeated Democrat Helen Knipe Smith. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)

BLACKWELL RE-ELECTED SECRETARY OF STATE--Secretary of State Ken Blackwell waves to fellow Republicans during a victory celebration, in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002. Blackwell was re-elected over Democrat Bryan Flannery. (Jack Kustron/Photoj.com)