Ergin Tek

Ergin Tek is a candidate for U.S. House District 14 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 14, Florida.

Entrepreneur and Founder of Feed in Need in Tampa, FL

Also running: Kathy Castor, Erik Mishiyev, Robert Rochford, Gavriel Soriano, Reginald Strachan, Dan Weldon, John Wick.

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.