2002 presidential election

The 2002 U.S. presidential election was a midterm election held during President George W. Bush's first term. It took place alongside congressional and state races, often seen as a referendum on the president's policies. Republicans gained seats in Congress, strengthening their control, partly due to national security concerns following 9/11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. These elections indicated public support for Bush's leadership and policies at the time, shaping the political landscape for the remaining years of his presidency.