2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming
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The 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 5, 2002. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Barbara Cubin ran for re-election. She faced no opposition in the general election and was opposed by Democratic nominee Ron Akin, a U.S. Air Force veteran, in the general election. Despite Democrats' success in the gubernatorial election, Cubin did not face a serious challenge and won her fifth term in a landslide.
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November 5, 2002
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Democratic primary
Candidates
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ron Akin | 20,068 | 63.72% | |
| Democratic | John Swett | 11,526 | 36.28% | |
| Total votes | 31,494 | 100.00% | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Barbara Cubin, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barbara Cubin (inc.) | 66,235 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 66,235 | 100.00% | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] | Safe R | November 4, 2002 |
| New York Times[5] | Safe R | October 14, 2002 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Barbara Cubin (inc.) | 110,229 | 60.51% | |
| Democratic | Ron Akin | 65,961 | 36.21% | |
| Libertarian | Lewis Stock | 5,962 | 3.27% | |
| Total votes | 182,152 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||