John Charles Eklund Jr. was a Republican representative for House District 10 in Laramie County, Wyoming. A lifelong Wyoming rancher and farmer born and raised in the state, he focused his legislative career on agricultural issues, water policy, and landowners' rights. Notable achievements include sponsoring bills banning lab-grown meat, prohibiting hunting and fishing on cropland, restricting drone trespassing, limiting eminent domain for energy projects, and supporting veterans' facilities. He chaired the House Agriculture Committee, Select Water Committee, and House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee, earning bipartisan respect for his integrity and knowledge.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Earned a bachelor's degree in animal science from the University of Wyoming.
• Political Experience: First elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in 2010, serving from 2011 until his death in 2025 . Represented eastern Laramie County as a dedicated advocate for Wyoming's agricultural community.