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The2006 United States House of Representatives election in Wyoming was held on November 7, 2006. Incumbent Republican CongresswomanBarbara Cubin ran for re-election. Despite Wyoming's historic tendency to favor Republican candidates, Cubin faced a difficult challenge from businessmanGary Trauner, the Democratic nominee. Cubin ultimately won re-election by a 0.5 percent margin, defeating Trauner by just 1,012 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Gary Trauner | 25,914 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 25,914 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Barbara Cubin (inc.) | 50,004 | 60.04% | |
| Republican | Bill Winney | 33,287 | 24.62% | |
| Total votes | 83,291 | 100.00% | ||
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[4] | Tossup | November 6, 2006 |
| Rothenberg[5] | Likely R | November 6, 2006 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[6] | Tilt R | November 6, 2006 |
| Real Clear Politics[7] | Safe R | November 7, 2006 |
| CQ Politics[8] | Tossup | November 7, 2006 |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Barbara Cubin (inc.) | 93,336 | 48.33% | |
| Democratic | Gary Trauner | 92,324 | 47.80% | |
| Libertarian | Thomas R. Rankin | 7,481 | 3.87% | |
| Total votes | 193,141 | 100.00% | ||
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