United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming, 1998

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The 1998 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming were held on November 3, 1998 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 1990 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, 1998
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Barbara Cubin (inc.)100,68757.79
Democratic Scott Farris 67,399 38.69
Libertarian Steve Richardson 6,133 3.52
Total votes174,219100.00
Republican hold

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    Preceded by
    1996 elections
    United States House elections in Wyoming
    1998
    Succeeded by
    2000 elections