2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

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The 2002 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming were held on November 5, 2002 to determine who will represent the state of Wyoming in the United States House of Representatives. Wyoming has one, at large district in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census, due to its low population. Representatives are elected for two-year terms.

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Major candidates

Democratic

Republican

Results

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Wyoming's At-large congressional district election, 2002
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Barbara Cubin (inc.) 110,229 60.51
Democratic Ron Akin65,96136.21
Libertarian Lewis Stock5,9623.27
Total votes182,152 100.00
Republican hold

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    Preceded by
    2000 elections
    United States House election in Wyoming
    2002
    Succeeded by
    2004 elections