2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election
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| | | Nominee | Dave Freudenthal | Eli Bebout | | Party | Democratic | Republican | Popular vote | 92,662 | 88,873 | Percentage | 49.96% | 47.92% | |
County results Freudenthal: 50–60% 60–70% Bebout: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% |
Governor before election Jim Geringer Republican | Elected Governor Dave Freudenthal Democratic | |
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The 2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor Jim Geringer was term-limited and unable to seek a third term in office, thereby creating an open seat. Former U.S. Attorney Dave Freudenthal and former Wyoming House Speaker Eli Bebout both emerged from competitive Democratic and Republican primaries, respectively, and faced off against each other in the general election. Despite Wyoming's strong inclination to elect Republicans, a contentious race ensued, with Freudenthal ultimately defeating Bebout by fewer than 4,000 votes. As of 2023, this is the last gubernatorial election in Wyoming to be decided by less than 20 percentage points.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
Democratic primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Dave Freudenthal | 19,732 | 53.62 |
| Democratic | Paul Hickey | 13,793 | 37.48 |
| Democratic | Toby Simpson | 1,918 | 5.21 |
| Democratic | Ken Casner | 1,356 | 3.68 |
Total votes | 36,799 | 100.00 |
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
Republican primary results[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Eli Bebout | 44,417 | 48.98 |
| Republican | Ray Hunkins | 25,363 | 27.97 |
| Republican | Bill Sniffin | 13,633 | 15.03 |
| Republican | Stephen Watt | 5,724 | 6.31 |
| Republican | John H. Self | 1,548 | 1.71 |
Total votes | 90,685 | 100.00 |
General election
Predictions
Results
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2002[4] Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Democratic | Dave Freudenthal | 92,662 | 49.96% | +9.51% |
| Republican | Eli Bebout | 88,873 | 47.92% | -7.68% |
| Libertarian | Dave Dawson | 3,924 | 2.12% | -1.83% |
Majority | 3,789 | 2.04% | -13.10% |
Turnout | 185,459 | | |
| Democratic gain from Republican | Swing | | |
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
References
- ^ a b "Statewide Candidates' Abstract - Official Primary Election Results - August 20, 2002" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State.
- ^ "Governor Updated October 31, 2002 | The Cook Political Report". The Cook Political Report. October 31, 2002. Archived from the original on December 8, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Governors Races". www.centerforpolitics.org. November 4, 2002. Archived from the original on December 12, 2002. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Statewide Candidates' Abstract - Official General Election Results - November 5, 2002" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State.
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