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Ergin Tek

Republican Party

Entrepreneur and Founder of Feed in Need

Tampa, FL

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What is Ergin Tek running for?

Ergin Tek is not currently running for office on Civoren.

Most recent race
U.S. House District 14

How much has Ergin Tek raised?

Ergin Tek's campaign has reported raising $41,302 and spending $40,382 to the Federal Election Commission.

Total raised
$41,302
Total spent
$40,382
Campaign committee
BATMAN ERGIN TEK FOR CONGRESS

Ergin Tek is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the nonprofit Feed in Need, which provides meals to the Tampa community during crises. Born in Turkey, Tek immigrated to the U.S. in 2001 and previously operated the Gengiz Khan Restaurant in South Tampa. Following his experiences during Hurricane Irma, he began advocating for the "Batman Hurricane Barrier" to protect Tampa Bay from storm surges. Tek is running as a Republican for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 14th District.

Where does Ergin Tek stand on the issues?

Ergin Tek has a recorded position on nine issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Cost of Living & Affordability

    Supports

    A top priority was lowering the cost of living by cutting wasteful federal spending, reducing regulations, expanding domestic energy production, increasing housing supply, and strengthening competition to fight inflation.

    “Congress should reduce unnecessary regulations, encourage domestic energy production, support small businesses, increase housing supply, strengthen competition, improve workforce development, and control excessive federal spending that contributes to inflationary pressures.”

    floridapolitics.com

  • Gun Policy & Second Amendment

    Supports

    Supported the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms, focusing on enforcing existing laws and keeping guns from violent criminals, domestic abusers, and those legally prohibited from possessing them.

    “I support the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to own firearms.”

    ivoterguide.com

  • Immigration

    Supports

    Supported securing the border and enforcing immigration laws, stopping drug and human trafficking and deporting violent criminals, while welcoming legal immigrants who work hard, obey the law, and contribute to their communities.

    “America should welcome legal immigrants who want to work hard, obey our laws, contribute to our communities”

    ivoterguide.com

  • Infrastructure

    Supports

    Tek's signature proposal was a regional storm-surge barrier system for Tampa Bay ('the Batman Vision'), shifting from reactive disaster response to proactive flood protection for homes, businesses, public infrastructure, and fresh water supplies.

    “I would introduce legislation creating a federal partnership to help develop major storm surge protection projects, beginning with Tampa Bay.”

    floridapolitics.com

  • Law Enforcement & First Responders

    Supports

    Ran on a 'Law and Order' platform: backing law enforcement with resources and respect, cracking down on violent crime and repeat offenders, enforcing immigration laws, and standing with victims to restore public safety.

    “Support law enforcement with the resources and respect they deserve”

    batmanvision.com

  • Parental Rights in Education

    Supports

    Supported protecting parental rights and local control of education as part of his 'Protect the American Way of Life' platform.

    “Protect parental rights and local control of education”

    batmanvision.com

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

U.S. House District 14

Primary election

Congressional District 14, FloridaEnded 8/18/2026

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