CHEYENNE – Following the death of Rep. John Eklund, R-Cheyenne, on Nov. 14, Wyoming politicians had to act quickly to fill the vacancy before the 2026 budget session kicks off in February.

Because Eklund was a Republican whose district, House District 10, was wholly located within Laramie County, the Laramie County Republican Party was tasked with nominating three candidates to succeed Eklund.

Monday evening, party officials selected Sharon Fain, Justin Fornstrom and Ron Rabou.

The three were selected by a ballot of Laramie County GOP precinct committee members following a brief introduction and Q&A portion, where candidates were given 30 seconds to answer questions predetermined by the party.

Now, it is up to Laramie County commissioners to decide which of the three will be the new re

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