2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma
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  1998 November 7, 2000 2002  

All 6 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives
 Majority partyMinority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election60
Seats won51
Seat changeDecrease2.svg 1Increase2.svg 1
Popular vote701,820336,955
Percentage64.53%30.98%
SwingIncrease2.svg 1.85%Decrease2.svg 5.63%

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The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma were held on November 7, 2000, to elect the six U.S. representatives from the state of Oklahoma, one from each of the state's six congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2000 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.

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Overview

District Republican Democratic OthersTotalResult
Votes%Votes%Votes%Votes%
District 1 138,52869.26%58,49329.25%2,9841.49%200,005100.0%Republican hold
District 2 81,67241.79%107,27354.90%6,4673.31%195,412100.0%Democratic gain
District 3 137,82686.57%00.00%21,39013.43%159,216100.0%Republican hold
District 4 114,00064.89%54,80831.20%6,8763.91%175,684100.0%Republican hold
District 5 134,15968.44%53,27527.18%8,5884.38%196,022100.0%Republican hold
District 6 95,63559.34%63,10639.15%2,4351.51%161,176100.0%Republican hold
Total701,82064.53%336,95530.98%48,7404.48%1,087,515100.0%
Popular vote
Republican
64.53%
Democratic
30.98%
Other
4.48%
House seats
Republican
83.33%
Democratic
16.67%

District 1

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Precinct and county-level results

The 1st congressional district encompassed the entirety of Tulsa County as well as western Wagoner County. This included the city of Tulsa and all of the Tulsa County suburbs in addition to Broken Arrow and vicinity. Steve Largent won reelection to a fourth term in office with 69.3% of the vote.

Oklahoma's 1st congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Steve Largent (incumbent) 138,528 69.3
Democratic Dan Lowe58,49329.3
Libertarian Michael A. Clem2,9841.5
Total votes200,005 100.0
Republican hold

District 2

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Precinct and county-level results

The 2nd congressional district encompassed most of northeastern Oklahoma with the exception of northern Osage County, Tulsa County, Wagoner County, and Washington County. Outgoing Republican Representative Tom Coburn was replaced by Democrat Brad Carson, who won 54.9% of the vote.

Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic Brad Carson 107,273 54.9
Republican Andy Ewing81,67241.8
Libertarian Neil Mavis6,4673.3
Total votes195,412 100.0
Democratic gain from Republican

District 3

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Precinct and county-level results

The 3rd congressional district encompassed most of southeastern Oklahoma in addition to a tendril of counties extending from Seminole County to most of Pawnee County. Incumbent Republican Wes Watkins won election to a 13th term in office with 86.6% of the vote. The seat was uncontested by the Democratic Party this cycle.

Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Wes Watkins (incumbent) 137,826 86.6
Independent Argus W. Yandell, Jr.14,6609.2
Libertarian R.C. Sevier White6,7304.2
Total votes159,216 100.0
Republican hold

District 4

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Precinct and county-level results

The 4th congressional district encompassed an area extending from the southern Oklahoma City metropolitan area to southwestern Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican J.C. Watts won reelection with 64.9% of the vote, securing a fourth term in office.

Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican J.C. Watts (incumbent) 114,000 64.9
Democratic Larry Weatherford54,80831.2
Reform Susan Ducey4,8972.8
Libertarian Keith B. Johnson1,9791.1
Total votes175,684 100.0
Republican hold

District 5

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Precinct and county-level results

The 5th congressional district encompassed an area containing the western Canadian County, western, northern, and eastern Oklahoma County, and a line of counties extending from the northern Oklahoma City suburbs to the northern border and from there to Washington County, including Bartlesville. Incumbent Republican Ernest Istook won reelection with 68.4% of the vote, securing a fifth term in office.

Oklahoma's 5th congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Ernest Istook (incumbent) 134,159 68.4
Democratic Garland McWatters53,27527.2
Independent Bill Maguire5,9303.0
Libertarian Robert T. Murphy2,6581.4
Total votes196,022 100.0
Republican hold

District 6

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Precinct and county-level results

The 6th congressional district broadly encompassed most of western Oklahoma in addition to a Democratic-leaning portion of interior Oklahoma County. Incumbent Republican Frank Lucas won reelection with 59.3% of the vote, winning a fourth term in office.

Oklahoma's 6th congressional district, 2000 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Frank Lucas (incumbent) 95,635 59.3
Democratic Randy Beutler63,10639.2
Libertarian Joseph V. Cristiano2,4351.5
Total votes161,176 100.0
Republican hold

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Oklahoma State Election Board - General Election - November 7, 2000 - Summary Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board.