Erik Helland (born May 16, 1980) is a lawyer and a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives (2008-2013).

[3] He graduated from Ballard High School and then went on to earn his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and his Juris Doctor from Drake University.

[citation needed] Between 2013 and 2023 Helland ran a business, which deals with Medicaid appeals in Alaska.

[7] even though the Iowa Senate did not confirm him.State senators never voted on Helland's nomination, since the Governor withdrew his nomination at the end of the 2021 legislative session and "played musical chairs with"the Public Employment Relations Board.

[9] He is a former president of the Grimes Lions club and a former board member of the Des Moines Young Variety.