Erica York is a senior economist at the Tax Foundation, where she researches federal tax policy. She has also taught at Sterling College and holds a master's degree in economics from Wichita State University.
DI has documented statements by Erica York on 2026 Midterm Elections and Government Spending. Read the quotations, original sources and related cases below.
At the September 9, 2026 Republican convention, Donald Trump promised $5,000 per adult citizen if Republicans retained the House and Senate. Supporters called it a share of economic gains; critics questioned the election condition, legality, timing, cost, and tariff-revenue financing.