See also: 2002 United States gubernatorial elections
2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election
← 1998
November 5, 2002
2006 →
Nominee
Dave Freudenthal
Eli Bebout
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Popular vote
92,662
88,873
Percentage
49.96%
47.92%
County results Freudenthal: 50–60% 60–70% Bebout: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election
Jim Geringer
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Elected Governor
Dave Freudenthal
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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 defeating Bebout by fewer than 4,000 votes. As of 2023, this is the last gubernatorial election in Wyoming to be decided by less than 20 percentage points.
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