Erika Yoney
Erika Yoney (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 4A. Yoney declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.
Yoney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Erika Yoney graduated from Moorhead High School. Yoney earned an associate degree from M State Moorhead in 2004, a bachelor's degree from the Minnesota State University, Moorhead in 2009, and graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2024. Yoney's career experience includes working as a nurse practitioner.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A
Shelly Carlson (D), Kevin Salisbury (D), and Erika Yoney (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A on August 11, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Erika Yoney completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Yoney's responses.
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I raised my family here because I believe in ways this community welcomes everyone and supports kids. My two now-adult children went through Moorhead schools and had amazing experiences in the academics, arts and athletics. My husband has worked in special education and as a football coach in Moorhead Schools for 16 years. I’ve spent more than 20 years working as a nurse working in hospitals, clinics, schools, public health and even migrant programming. After witnessing the growing mental health needs of students and families, I returned to school to earn my doctorate and become a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Today, I work in safety-net healthcare, ensuring people across Fargo-Moorhead and the surrounding rural communities have access to high-quality mental health care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. I believe healthcare is about dignity and access for everyone.
I love living here, the arts that bring us together, the strong public schools, and the natural beauty that defines our state. My family is on a quest to hike every Minnesota state park, embracing the outdoors that define this state. Moorhead raised me, and I’m grateful every day to give back to the community that believed in me.- Healthcare is a basic human right. It means more than insurance cards and clinic visits, it means access to care close to home and the ability to use it without going into debt. True healthcare includes safe housing, clean water, nutritious food grown responsibly, and neighborhoods where families feel secure. It includes meaningful work that provides stability and connection. If we define healthcare narrowly, we will keep getting the same results. When we invest in the conditions that keep people healthy, we build stronger families and stronger communities.
- Public education reflects our shared commitment to opportunity and democracy. Every child deserves a safe, inclusive school where they feel supported and prepared for their future. I support fully funding public schools, investing in teachers and staff, expanding student mental health resources, and ensuring equitable funding across districts. Education should open doors, whether to college, skilled trades, or meaningful careers. When we listen to parents, educators, and students, we build schools that strengthen families and communities for generations.
- Affordability is about stability, dignity, and the ability to plan for the future. Too many families are working hard but still struggling with the rising costs of housing, healthcare, child care, groceries, and utilities. I believe policy should make it easier, not harder, to build a secure life. That means lowering everyday costs, supporting working families, strengthening small businesses, and investing in practical solutions that reduce financial stress. When families can afford to live, work, and raise their children with confidence, our entire community grows stronger.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 24, 2026
