See also: 2002 United States gubernatorial elections.
| Election Name: | 2002 Wyoming gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Wyoming |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | Yes |
| Previous Election: | 1998 Wyoming gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1998 |
| Next Election: | 2006 Wyoming gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 2006 |
| Election Date: | November 5, 2002 |
| Image1: | File:Dave Freudenthal speech.jpg |
| Nominee1: | Dave Freudenthal |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 92,662 |
| Percentage1: | 49.96% |
| Nominee2: | Eli Bebout |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 88,873 |
| Percentage2: | 47.92% |
| Map Size: | 250px |
| Governor | |
| Before Party: | Republican Party (United States) |
| After Election: | Dave Freudenthal |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
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, this is the last gubernatorial election in Wyoming to be decided by less than 20 percentage points.
| Source | Ranking | As of | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[1] | October 31, 2002 | ||
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] | November 4, 2002 |