John Eklund Jr.
American politician (1951–2025)

John Eklund Jr.
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
from the 10th[1] district
In office
January 11, 2011 – November 14, 2025
Preceded byRodney Anderson
Succeeded byJustin Fornstrom
Personal details
Born(1951-09-01)September 1, 1951
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2025(2025-11-14) (aged 74)
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseSuzi
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Wyoming (BS)
ProfessionRancher

John Charles Eklund Jr.[2] (September 1, 1951 – November 14, 2025) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives representing District 10 from 2011 until his death in 2025.[3][4]

Background

Eklund was born on September 1, 1951.[5] A native of Albin, Wyoming, Eklund earned his BS from the University of Wyoming.[3] He was a rancher in the Cheyenne, Wyoming, area.[3]

Eklund and his wife, Suzi, had three children.[3][4]

Eklund died from cancer in Cheyenne, on November 14, 2025, at the age of 74.[3][5]

Elections

  • 2020 Eklund won in a four-way fight between him, Jennifer Burns, Lars Lone and Donn L. Edmunds in the August 18, 2020, Republican Primary with 1,330 votes (54.2%).[6] In the November 3, 2020, General Election, Eklund was unopposed, winning with 5,565 votes.[7]
  • 2018 Eklund was challenged for the third time by Donn L. Edmunds in the August 21, 2018, Republican Primary and defeated him with 1,808 votes (76.4%).[8] He was challenged by Jenefer Pasqua in the November 6, 2018, General Election and won with 3,332 votes (79.9%).[9]
  • 2016 Eklund defeated Donn L. Edmunds in the August 16, 2016, Republican Primary and won with 1,375 votes (77.7%).[10] In the November 8, 2016, General Election, Eklund defeated Democrat Matthew Porras with 2,282 votes (74.7%).[11]
  • 2014 Eklund defeated Anthony Bouchard and Donn L. Edmunds in the August 19, 2014, Republican Primary, winning with 1,186 votes (59.4%).[12] In the November 4, 2014, General Election, Eklund was running against Gaylan Wright, Sr. from the Democratic Party and won with 2,282 votes (74.7%).[13]
  • 2012 Eklund won the August 21, 2012, Republican Primary with 1,326 votes (71.5%),[14] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012, General election, winning with 3,844 votes.[15]
  • 2010 When Republican Representative Rodney Anderson retired and left the District 10 seat open, Eklund won the August 17, 2010, Republican Primary with 1,484 votes (61.5%),[16] and won the November 2, 2010, General election with 3,119 votes (67.7%) against Democratic nominee Gary Roadifer,[17] who had sought the seat in 2008.

References

  1. ^ "Representative John Eklund". Cheyenne, Wyoming: Wyoming Legislature. Archived from the original on February 19, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  2. ^ "John Eklund Jr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e McFarland, Clair (November 14, 2025). "John Eklund, Longtime Wyoming Lawmaker And Rancher, Dies At 74". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Voters Guide: Wyoming House". Casper Star-Tribune. August 15, 2010. p. E7. Retrieved November 14, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "John Charles Eklund Jr". Schrader, Aragon & Jacoby. Archived from the original on November 20, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
  6. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 18, 2020" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 3, 2020" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 17, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2018" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2018" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 20, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 16, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 20, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 19, 2014" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 17, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  13. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 4, 2014" (PDF). Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 19, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 10. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  15. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2012" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 10. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  16. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 17, 2010" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 10. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  17. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 2, 2010" (PDF). Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 10. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
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