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2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

← 1998 November 7, 2000 2002 →

All 6 Oklahoma seats to the United States House of Representatives
  Majority party Minority party
 
Party Republican Democratic
Last election 6 0
Seats won 5 1
Seat change Decrease 1 Increase 1
Popular vote 701,820 336,955
Percentage 64.53% 30.98%
Swing Increase 1.85% Decrease 5.63%

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.

Overview

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District Republican Democratic Others Total Result
Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %
District 1 138,528 69.26% 58,493 29.25% 2,984 1.49% 200,005 100.0% Republican hold
District 2 81,672 41.79% 107,273 54.90% 6,467 3.31% 195,412 100.0% Democratic gain
District 3 137,826 86.57% 0 0.00% 21,390 13.43% 159,216 100.0% Republican hold
District 4 114,000 64.89% 54,808 31.20% 6,876 3.91% 175,684 100.0% Republican hold
District 5 134,159 68.44% 53,275 27.18% 8,588 4.38% 196,022 100.0% Republican hold
District 6 95,635 59.34% 63,106 39.15% 2,435 1.51% 161,176 100.0% Republican hold
Total 701,820 64.53% 336,955 30.98% 48,740 4.48% 1,087,515 100.0%
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steve Largent (incumbent) 138,528 69.3
Democratic Dan Lowe 58,493 29.3
Libertarian Michael A. Clem 2,984 1.5
Total votes 200,005 100.0
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Brad Carson 107,273 54.9
Republican Andy Ewing 81,672 41.8
Libertarian Neil Mavis 6,467 3.3
Total votes 195,412 100.0
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Wes Watkins (incumbent) 137,826 86.6
Independent Argus W. Yandell, Jr.[a] 14,660 9.2
Libertarian R.C. Sevier White 6,730 4.2
Total votes 159,216 100.0
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican J.C. Watts (incumbent) 114,000 64.9
Democratic Larry Weatherford 54,808 31.2
Reform Susan Ducey 4,897 2.8
Libertarian Keith B. Johnson 1,979 1.1
Total votes 175,684 100.0
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Ernest Istook (incumbent) 134,159 68.4
Democratic Garland McWatters 53,275 27.2
Independent Bill Maguire 5,930 3.0
Libertarian Robert T. Murphy 2,658 1.4
Total votes 196,022 100.0
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]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Frank Lucas (incumbent) 95,635 59.3
Democratic Randy Beutler 63,106 39.2
Libertarian Joseph V. Cristiano 2,435 1.5
Total votes 161,176 100.0
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Yandell was supported by the Southern Party.[2]
  1. ^ a b c d e f "Oklahoma State Election Board - General Election - November 7, 2000 - Summary Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board.
  2. ^ "Immediate Press Release from The Southern Party of Oklahoma!". Southern Party. Archived from the original on August 25, 2002. Retrieved September 30, 2024.