Erika Kirk
Erika Kirk | |
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 Kirk in December 2025 | |
| Born | Erika Lane Frantzve November 20, 1988 Ohio, U.S. |
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| Organization | Turning Point USA |
| Title | Chief executive officer |
Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Miss Arizona USA 2012 |
Major competition | Miss USA 2012 (unplaced) |
Erika Lane Kirk (née Frantzve; born November 20, 1988) is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster. She serves as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative organization co-founded and led by her late husband, Charlie Kirk, until his assassination in September 2025. She was appointed as his successor following his death.
Erika won Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and competed in Miss USA 2012. She founded two initiatives: Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit which highlights overlooked charities, and BIBLEin365, which encourages Bible reading. Erika also hosts the podcast Midweek Rise Up. She married Charlie in 2021 after they began dating in 2019, and they had two children together.