Meet Eric Jones
Living the American Dream, Fighting to Restore It
Eric Jones knows what it’s like to struggle — and what it’s like to seize opportunity. Raised in a military family and the first in his family to graduate college, Eric built a successful career helping grow more than 100 American companies. But his path wasn’t easy. His father battled chronic health problems, his family navigated rising costs, and Eric worked his way through school. Those experiences shaped his belief that the American Dream must be restored for every family.
Growing Up in a Military Family
Eric grew up with discipline, service, and sacrifice as guiding values. His father’s repeated health struggles meant Eric saw firsthand how fragile life can be — and how critical affordable health care, stability, and community support are to working families.
Becoming a First-Generation College Graduate
Eric worked his way through school, becoming the first in his family to earn a college degree. Education opened doors — and cemented his belief that opportunity must be accessible, not reserved for the wealthy.
Building a Career Helping Companies Grow — and Lowering Costs for Families
Eric spent his business career helping more than 100 companies grow, create jobs, and deliver services that made life more affordable.
Some standouts include:
Maven Clinic – expanding access to affordable women’s health care
Lyra Health – making mental health care accessible to millions
Duolingo – offering low-cost and free education to people around the world
His business career wasn’t about profits — it was about solving problems and expanding opportunity.
Raising His Family in a Community That Reflects His Values
Eric is raising his family in District 4 — a region he has been connected to for years and that embodies the values he was raised with: service, hard work, and looking out for one another. The North Bay has always felt like home to him, a place where community comes first and families support each other through challenges and opportunities alike.
As he became a father, those values took on even deeper meaning. Eric wanted his son to grow up in a community defined by possibility, fairness, and a genuine sense of belonging — the very qualities he has always admired in District 4. His commitment to the region has only continued to grow, and he has spent years engaging with local leaders, families, and organizations working to strengthen the fabric of the community.
Whether supporting efforts that help young people succeed, working alongside families and workers, or lending his experience to initiatives that expand opportunity, Eric has been deeply invested in the future of the district. It’s not just where he lives — it’s where he’s chosen to build a future for his family and where he’s dedicated himself to helping the community thrive for generations to come.
Founding a Nonprofit to Protect American Democracy
Eric founded the American Dream Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to countering MAGA extremism and political disinformation. It was a natural extension of his career: protecting communities, strengthening democracy, and fighting for a better future.
Why He’s Running for Congress
Eric isn’t running for political reasons — he’s running because the people who caused this affordability crisis aren’t going to fix it.
“If political experience was working, I wouldn’t be here. I built businesses, created jobs, helped families get health care, and now I’m ready to bring that problem-solving mindset to Washington.”
Eric is running to restore the American Dream through aspiration, affordability, and accountability — and to make sure leaders finally put people ahead of corporations.