Wyoming gubernatorial election, 2002
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The Wyoming gubernatorial election of 2002 was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Governor of Wyoming Jim Geringer was barred from seeking a third term in office, thereby creating an open seat. Former United States Attorney Dave Freudenthal and former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives 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.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Dave Freudenthal, former United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming
- Paul Hickey, son of former Governor John J. Hickey, former Chairman of the Wyoming Pipeline Authority, attorney
- Toby Simpson, construction worker
- Ken Casner
Results
| Democratic Primary results[1] | ||||
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| 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
- Eli Bebout, former Speaker of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- Ray Hunkins, lawyer and rancher from Wheatland
- Bill Sniffin, former Wyoming Travel Commissioner, journalist
- Stephen Watt, Wyoming State Representative
- John H. Self
Results
| Republican primary results[1] | ||||
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| 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
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| 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
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