In the 2002 Michigan Senate election which was held on November 5, 2002, Democratic candidate Buzz Thomas gathered more than 90% of the votes in the 4th District.
The 2002 Michigan Senate elections were held November 5, 2002, with partisan primaries to select the parties' nominees in the various districts on August 6, 2002. 4th District
(Wayne (northwest and west Detroit, northeast Dearborn Heights)) Democratic Buzz Thomas 95.71 
