2006 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming

The 2006 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican Congresswoman Barbara Cubin ran for re-election. Despite Wyoming's historic tendency to favor Republican candidates, Cubin faced a difficult challenge from businessman Gary Trauner, the Democratic nominee. Cubin ultimately won re-election by a 0.5 percent margin, defeating Trauner by just 1,012 votes.

Democratic primary Candidates Gary Trauner, businessman

Results

Republican primary Candidates Barbara Cubin, incumbent U.S. Representative Bill Winney, retired U.S. Navy captain

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report November 6, 2006 Rothenberg November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball November 6, 2006 Real Clear Politics November 7, 2006 CQ Politics November 7, 2006

Results

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Fremont (Largest city: Riverton) Natrona (Largest city: Casper) Carbon (Largest city: Rawlins) Sweetwater (Largest city: Rock Springs)

References

External links Official campaign websites (archived) Barbara Cubin (R) for Congress Gary Trauner (D) for Congress Thomas R. Rankin (L) for Congress