Erik Terwey

Erik Terwey is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House, seeking to represent Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 primary election. Originally from St. Cloud, Minnesota, his professional background includes working as a manager and public school teacher, having earned both a bachelor's and graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. Positioning himself as a Progressive Democrat with a grassroots, people-focused campaign, he pledges to reject corporate PAC money. His core policy positions emphasize creating better-paying jobs, expanding healthcare access for all, increasing educational opportunities, defending the right to age with dignity, and ending "forever wars" by returning military decision-making to Congress. He advocates for redirecting tax benefits from wealthy corporations to public goods like schools and elder care, stating that education is a human right.