2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election

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 edging out Bebout by fewer than 4,000 votes.

2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election
November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Dave Freudenthal Eli Bebout
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 92,662 88,873
Percentage 50.0% 47.9%
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

Elections in Wyoming
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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

Results
Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2002[2]
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

References
  1. http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2002/02Results/02_Primary_SW_Candidates.pdf
  2. http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/Docs/2002/02Results/02General/02_General%20Election_SW_Candidates.pdf
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