This article is about the Wyoming state representative. For the Ohio state senator, see John Eklund (Ohio politician).
John Eklund Jr.
State houseWyoming
District10th[1]
Term startJanuary 11, 2011
Term endNovember 14, 2025
PredecessorRodney Anderson
SuccessorJustin Fornstrom
Birth dateSeptember 1, 1951
Birth placeCheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Death dateNovember 14, 2025 (aged 74)
Death placeCheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseSuzi
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. ^ McFarland, Clair (November 14, 2025). "John Eklund, Longtime Wyoming Lawmaker And Rancher, Dies At 74". Cowboy State Daily. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  4. ^ "Voters Guide: Wyoming House". Casper Star-Tribune. August 15, 2010. p. E7. Retrieved November 14, 2025. – via Newspapers.com
  5. ^ "John Charles Eklund Jr.". Schrader, Aragon & Jacoby. Archived 20 November 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 18, 2020". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 17 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 3, 2020". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 17 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2018". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 19 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 6, 2018". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 20 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 16, 2016". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 17 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 8, 2016". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 20 September 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  12. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 19, 2014". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 17 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming General Election - November 4, 2014". Wyoming Secretary of State. Archived 19 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  14. ^ "Statewide House Candidates Official Summary Wyoming Primary Election - August 21, 2012". 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". 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". 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". Cheyenne, Wyoming: Secretary of State of Wyoming. p. 10. Retrieved December 12, 2013.