Erik Robert Fleming (born February 2, 1965) is an American politician who was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives representing the 72nd District (which includes parts of Hinds and Madison counties) from 1999 to 2008.
He was the Democratic nominee for one of the state's two U.S.
Senate seats.
He faced incumbent Republican Thad Cochran in the November 4, 2008 general election, and was defeated.
Erik is now Director of Policy with the Mississippi chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and continues to advocate for the citizens of Mississippi.