2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Oklahoma

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.

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 1 1 Popular vote 701,820 336,955 Percentage 64.53% 30.98% Swing 1.85% 5.63%

Overview

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

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 1st congressional district

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

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district

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

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district

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.	14,660	9.2
	Libertarian	R.C. Sevier White	6,730	4.2
Total votes			159,216	100.0
	Republican hold

District 4

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 4th congressional district

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

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 5th congressional district

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

 

Precinct and county-level results

See also: Oklahoma's 6th congressional district

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

1. "Oklahoma State Election Board - General Election - November 7, 2000 - Summary Results" (PDF). Oklahoma State Election Board.