John Eklund (Ohio)
John Eklund (Republican Party) is a judge of the Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals. He assumed office on July 1, 2021. His current term ends on February 8, 2031.
Eklund (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Governor Mike DeWine (R) appointed Eklund to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals on June 9, 2021.[1][2]
Biography
Eklund earned a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Union College and a J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law. His professional experience includes working as an attorney/partner for Calfee, Halter, and Griswold LLP.[1][3]
Elections
2024
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2024
General election
General election for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Incumbent John Eklund won election in the general election for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | John Eklund (R) | 100.0 | 262,604 |
| Total votes: 262,604 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Incumbent John Eklund defeated Shelley Pratt in the Republican primary for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals on March 19, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Eklund | 70.3 | 51,827 |
| Shelley Pratt | 29.7 | 21,892 | ||
| Total votes: 73,719 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Ohio intermediate appellate court elections, 2022
General election
Special general election for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Incumbent John Eklund won election in the special general election for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Eklund (R) | 100.0 | 209,551 |
| Total votes: 209,551 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Incumbent John Eklund defeated Sarah Thomas Kovoor in the special Republican primary for Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals on May 3, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Eklund | 54.6 | 38,909 |
 | Sarah Thomas Kovoor | 45.4 | 32,374 | |
| Total votes: 71,283 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2020
John Eklund was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.[4]
2016
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Ohio State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent John Eklund defeated Wiley Runnestrand in the Ohio State Senate District 18 general election.[5]
| Ohio State Senate, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Eklund Incumbent |
65.27% | 107,972 | |
| Democratic | Wiley Runnestrand | 34.73% | 57,446 | |
| Total Votes | 165,418 | |||
| Source: Ohio Secretary of State | ||||
Wiley Runnestrand ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 18 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Ohio State Senate District 18, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Wiley Runnestrand (unopposed) |
100.00% | 22,509 | |
| Total Votes | 22,509 | |||
Incumbent John Eklund ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 18 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Ohio State Senate District 18, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Eklund Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 45,822 | |
| Total Votes | 45,822 | |||
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Eklund won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 18. Eklund was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Jim Mueller (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Eklund Incumbent |
54.7% | 90,962 | |
| Democratic | Jim Mueller | 45.3% | 75,354 | |
| Total Votes | 166,316 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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State legislative tenure
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2020
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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2017
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In 2017, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.
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2016
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In 2016, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2015
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In 2015, the 131st Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 5 through December 31.
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2014
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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.
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2013
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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.
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2011
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In 2011, the 129th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 3 through December 31.[10]
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Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2019-2020
Eklund was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Finance Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee, Chair
- Senate Rules and Reference Committee
- Senate Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Public Utilities Committee
- General Government and Agency Review Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Rules and Reference |
| • Ways and Means, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eklund served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Criminal Justice, Chair |
| • Financial Institutions, Vice Chair |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Transportation, Commerce and Labor |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Eklund served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Civil Justice |
| • Commerce and Labor |
| • Criminal Justice |
| • Energy and Natural Resources |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Eklund served on the following committees:
| Ohio committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Highways and Transportation |
| • State and Local Government and Veterans' Affairs |
| • Judiciary - Civil Justice |
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals |
Officeholder Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Court News Ohio, "Eleventh District Court of Appeals Judge Appointed," June 9, 2021
- ↑ Record-Courier, "Rice, Lynch win 11th District Court of Appeals seats," November 4, 2020
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. John Eklund," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ The News-Herald, "John Eklund announces 2020 Ohio House of Representatives bid," November 18, 2019
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Matt Lynch (R) |
Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals 2021-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Timothy Grendell (R) |
Ohio State Senate District 18 2011-2020 |
Succeeded by Jerry Cirino (R) |
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
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