2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming's at-large district
November 5, 2002
 
Nominee Barbara Cubin Ron Akin
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 110,229 65,961
Percentage 60.51% 36.21%
County results
Cubin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
  80–90%
U.S. Representative before election

Barbara Cubin
Republican

Elected U.S. Representative

Barbara Cubin
Republican

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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.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Ron Akin, retired U.S. Air Force chief master sergeant[1]
  • John Swett, Laramie City Planning Commissioner, investment broker[2]

Results

Democratic primary results[3]
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

Results

Republican primary results[3]
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

2002 Wyoming's at-large congressional district general election results[6]
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

References

  1. ^ Barron, Joan (May 2, 2002). "Akin announces for U.S. House". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. p. A1. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  2. ^ Luckett, Bill (August 18, 2002). "Democrats Akin, Swett make bid for House". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. p. G6. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division (2002). "Statewide Candidates' Abstract -- Official Primary Election Results -- August 20, 2002" (PDF). Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  4. ^ "50 most competitive House races of 2002". Sabato's Crystal Ball. November 6, 2002. Archived from the original on November 6, 2002. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
  5. ^ "2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings". The New York Times. October 14, 2002. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  6. ^ Wyoming Secretary of State, Elections Division (2002). "Statewide Issues Abstract" (PDF). Retrieved June 17, 2025.
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