Erik Murray is a Kansas City, Kansas-based commercial real estate developer and entrepreneur who entered the Democratic primary in December 2025. This is his first run for elected office. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas recently chose Murray's firm to lead a multibillion-dollar project to redevelop the site of the former Indian Springs mall. Murray said he was prompted to run after becoming attuned to the disconnect between what capital wants and what communities want, conflicts between local and state government priorities, and ineffective advocacy at the federal level. He is running on a passion for building and growing solutions.
Erik Murray is a commercial real estate developer from Kansas City, Kansas who recently moved back to Kansas after a decade in California. He has been selected to lead a multibillion-dollar redevelopment project in his hometown. Murray approaches politics from an entrepreneur's perspective, emphasizing practical problem-solving and the disconnect between what communities need and what political systems provide.
Balance security with humanitarian concerns
Attributes current state to 'double crisis of weak borders and poorly run immigration systems,' placing equal blame on Biden's lax border maintenance and Trump's extreme crackdowns. Believes Americans were built by immigrants and cannot penalize them. Opposes warehousing immigrants in inhumane conditions.
Support business growth and development
As a real estate developer, focuses on building and growing, supporting policies that lower startup costs and provide investment incentives
Pro-choice
States leaders should not be in doctor's offices, schools, or hospitals making decisions on behalf of women
Opposes harmful tariffs
Criticizes 'politician-created problems' like tariffs that tear apart community fabric
Not applicable - has never held elected office
Murray frames himself as a problem-solver focused on practical solutions rather than partisan politics
Spoke at Kansas Democratic Party annual convention about politician-created problems tearing apart communities
Discussed need to restore Kansas values and protect immigrant communities