Erika Kirk
Erika Kirk
2028 Republican presidential nominee
$54.1M
NOV 7, 2028
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age37 years old (Nov 20, 1988)
GenderFemale
BackgroundNonprofit executive
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EducationLiberty University — J.M., American Legal Studies
Notable personal detailsErika Lane Kirk (née Frantzve) is an American nonprofit executive and businesswoman who has served as CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA since September 2025, and also leads Turning Point Action. She is the founder of the BIBLEin365 ministry and the PROCLAIM Christian clothing/lifestyle line. She earned a Juris Master (J.M.) in American Legal Studies from Liberty University and an undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations from Arizona State University.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates policies aligned with conservative tax preferences, including support for the new $1,000 'Trump Accounts' tax-advantaged deposits for newborns and employer matching of that benefit; she has also voiced opposition to new taxes on tipping or overtime. Her public remarks emphasize private/family-based solutions rather than expanded government programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Erika Kirk publicly affirms support for the Second Amendment and has said the assassination of her husband reflects deeper societal and mental-health problems rather than a “gun problem.” She emphasizes addressing mental health, parental responsibility, and reducing violent rhetoric while continuing to back gun rights.
News
Erika Kirk was invited by former President Trump to attend the State of the Union as a guest, with Trump planning to highlight political violence and the Kirk family's role in reviving faith after Charlie Kirk's assassination. She is now the CEO of Turning Point USA. She has also endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential race.
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