Edward Russell Meekins Jr. (June 29, 1949 – September 13, 2020) was an American politician who served four terms as a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1973 to 1974 and from 1977 to 1982. He went to Oregon State University, University of Oregon, and Anchorage Community College majoring in economics, history, and political science. He also earned a MPA from Harvard University. Meekins worked for Alaska Water Refining Company and was the vice-president of the company. His father Russ Meekins Sr. and sister Susan Sullivan also served in that body. Meekins died at his home in Sandwich, Massachusetts. He was the father of figure skater Drew Meekins and rapper Cam Meekins.
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- "Obituaries in Hyannis, MA | Cape Cod Times".
- The Alaska State Legislature-Russ Meekins Jr.
- "Governor Recognizes the Passing of Former Rep. Russ Meekins Jr. – Mike Dunleavy". gov.alaska.gov.
- RIP Rep. Russ Meekins
- 'Olympic Notebook: Former Seawolf already earns Olympic metal. Now he wants a metal,' Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), Beth Bragg, February 20, 2018
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