+ + +
For 2025 Erickson received a positive score for all three categories of Representation, Competence and Integrity and therefore has been ranked as High Trust.
McKay Erickson was elected in 2024 to House District 21 as a WY Representative for Lincoln County to replace Lane Allred who did not seek re-election.
He is up for reelection in 2026.
With great mentors who inspired McKay in his youth, he chose to follow in their footsteps and give back. He knew that there would be nothing more rewarding than working with the youth in his community and giving them the tools they needed to succeed.
“Over the years in education, I have been fortunate to be able to adapt the classes and the way I teach to what our young people really need as far as practical and usable education,” McKay said. “It has been really rewarding to see students achieve at their true potential and me being a part of that has kept me loving my occupation.”
(From https://svinews.com/2021/local-news/53535/erickson-retires-after-29-years-teaching-and-coaching-at-svhs/)
2025
Overall Erickson earns a positive score (+) for Representation.
Attendance
In keeping with our grading system, a legislator had to be present and vote on all bills for any 33 days in the 2025 General Session. If a legislator missed any votes on 5 or more days, they receive a negative (-) score. Erickson missed 4 votes across 3 days.
2/14/25: Education committee votes for SF0072; SF0137;
2/21/25: Concurrence votes for HB0172; HB0264;
2/27/25: Education committee vote SF0090.
Public Conduct
Erickson appears to behave appropriately in public and to the public.
Sponsorship History
In 2025 Erickson was the primary sponsor of zero bills.
Committee Assignments
In 2025 Erickson served on the following committees: House Education; Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee; and NCSL – Education.
Erickson earned a ( + ) for Constitutional Competence with an average of 90% on the constitutional bills listed below. Legislator’s must have a percentage of 85% or higher to receive a final positive (+) score.
Out of a total of 31 bills, Erickson voted constitutionally correct on 28 bills – giving him 90%.
For more on the bills used to analyze these scores click here
| 2025 Erickson Vote Scores | Correct votes/Number of bills voted on |
| #1: Separation of Powers; Arbitrary Power Incorrect votes on SF0160 & SF0004. |
0/2 |
| #2: 1st & 2nd Amendments | 3/3 |
| #3: 4th, 5th & 8th Amendments Incorrect vote on SF0022. |
3/4 |
| #4: 9th & 10th Amendments | 4/4 |
| #5: Protection of Children, Health & Morality | 4/4 |
| #6: Prohibition of Discrimination | 2/2 |
| #7: Purity of Elections; Apportionment | 9/9 |
| #8: Foreign Entities | 3/3 |
2025
We have found no conflicts of interest for Erickson for 2025, thus he received a positive (+) score for Integrity.
Conflicts
None found.
Employment/Income
Erickson is a retired teacher and coach. According to his 2025/2026 financial disclosure:
- President – Western Wyoming Timber Services
Travel Reimbursements
According to WyOpen Transparency Platform, in 2025 Erickson was reimbursed $21,346.44 for travel related expenses. Details can be found at his “More Data” tab.
Memberships/Civic Organizations
LDS
Campaign Contributions
The table below shows all 2024 campaign contributions reported by the WY Secretary of State for MCKAY L. ERICKSON.
In 2024 Erickson received 25 contributions that total $23,584.35. Of the 25 donations, 5 were from PACs. The total amount received from PACS was $7,500.
Noteworthy contributions are:
- $2,500 from Wyoming Hope PAC
- $1,000 from Prosperity and Commerce PAC
- $1,000 from WY Hospital Association PAC
- $550 from True Family
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS TABLE
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| Contributor Name | Recipient Name | Date | Filing Status | Amount | City State Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICKSON, MCKAY (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 9/15/2024 | FILED | 1200 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| TRUE, III, H.A. (CASPER) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 9/11/2024 | FILED | 250 | CASPER, WY 82602 |
| SIMMONS, BETSY (AUBURN) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 9/9/2024 | FILED | 20 | AUBURN, WY 83111 |
| KUNZ, BART (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/26/2024 | FILED | 500 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| SIMPSON, EVAN (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/26/2024 | FILED | 500 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| SCHWAB, VANCE (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/15/2024 | AMEND - ADD | 250 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| JENSEN, ROD (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/12/2024 | FILED | 1080 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| JOHNSON, WILL (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/10/2024 | FILED | 100 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| PETERSON, MARCI (LOGAN) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 8/8/2024 | FILED | 120 | LOGAN, UT 84321 |
| TRUE, DAVID L (CASPER) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/25/2024 | FILED | 300 | CASPER, WY 82602 |
| ROMRELL, JASE (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/23/2024 | FILED | 104.1 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| SCHWAB, DANIEL (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/22/2024 | FILED | 1500 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| ERICKSON, NICK (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/18/2024 | FILED | 300 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| BYRON, ANDREW (JACKSON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/17/2024 | FILED | 260.25 | JACKSON, WY 83001 |
| ERICKSON, JOHN (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/13/2024 | FILED | 400 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| PROSPERITY AND COMMERCE PAC (CHEYENNE) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/12/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| WYOMING HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC (CHEYENNE) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/5/2024 | FILED | 1000 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| WYOMING MINING ASSOCIATION PAC (WMA) (CHEYENNE) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 7/3/2024 | FILED | 500 | CHEYENNE, WY 82001 |
| JENSEN, ROD (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/27/2024 | FILED | 200 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| ALLRED, LANE (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/26/2024 | FILED | 1000 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| TAYLOR, MARK (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/26/2024 | FILED | 500 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| WYOMING HOPE (CASPER) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/26/2024 | FILED | 2500 | CASPER, WY 82601 |
| KUNZ , BART (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/25/2024 | FILED | 500 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
| WY REALTORS PAC (CASPER) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/12/2024 | FILED | 2500 | CASPER, WY 82604 |
| ERICKSON, MCKAY (AFTON) | MCKAY L. ERICKSON | 6/10/2024 | FILED | 7000 | AFTON, WY 83110 |
2025 Erickson Travel Related Reimbursements
| Check Date | Agency Name | Vendor Name | Expenditure Category | Description | Line Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $695.00 |
| 1/7/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $584.24 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 1/27/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $305.20 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,831.20 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,492.00 |
| 2/24/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,220.80 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $2,297.00 |
| 3/10/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $1,526.00 |
| 6/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 6/5/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $494.20 |
| 6/23/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $178.00 |
| 6/23/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $168.00 |
| 8/15/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $568.40 |
| 8/15/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $339.00 |
| 9/4/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $517.00 |
| 9/4/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $494.20 |
| 10/14/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $541.80 |
| 10/14/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $500.00 |
| 11/18/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | M&Ie Allowance (Rate Table) | $678.00 |
| 11/18/2025 | Legislative Service Office | MCKAY L ERICKSON | Travel In State | Vehicle Reimbursement | $610.40 |