2028 Republican presidential nominee
$51.6M
NOV 7, 2028Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleNonprofit executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age37 years old (Nov 20, 1988)
GenderFemale
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BackgroundNonprofit executive
EducationArizona State University — B.A., Political Science and International Relations
Notable personal detailsErika Lane Kirk is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster who became CEO of Turning Point USA after the 2025 death of her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and international relations from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in legal studies from Liberty University (2017). She has also been known for faith-based entrepreneurship and media projects, including the Midweek Rise Up devotional podcast.
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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 after Charlie Kirk's assassination. She is now the CEO of Turning Point USA and has also endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential race. Separately, TPUSA is expanding its political organizing in battleground states ahead of the 2026 midterms, including New Hampshire.
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