Erika Uyterhoeven
@electerika.bsky.social
Organizer, advocate, antitrust economist, and State Representative in Somerville (27th Middlesex), she/her.
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For decades, the South Bay House of Correction and Nashua Street Jail have operated as pipelines designed to criminalize poverty, target unhoused people, and cage community members who should never be incarcerated.
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
For decades, the South Bay House of Correction and Nashua Street Jail have operated as pipelines designed to criminalize poverty, target unhoused people, and cage community members who should never be incarcerated.
Today I joined the 26th Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid. Legal aid funding provides attorneys to assist residents with critical legal issues related to housing, domestic violence, unemployment claims, access to education and health care, and more.
January 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Today I joined the 26th Annual Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid. Legal aid funding provides attorneys to assist residents with critical legal issues related to housing, domestic violence, unemployment claims, access to education and health care, and more.
THINK ODD. Remember park on the odd side of the street during a snow emergency in Somerville this winter. Including today! 🥶❄️☃️ Learn more: www.somervillema.gov/snow
January 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
THINK ODD. Remember park on the odd side of the street during a snow emergency in Somerville this winter. Including today! 🥶❄️☃️ Learn more: www.somervillema.gov/snow
It was wonderful to attend the State of the Commonwealth last night. My hope is that Massachusetts will take concrete steps to stop ICE from terrorizing and harming our neighbors, looking forward to a productive session ahead.
January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
It was wonderful to attend the State of the Commonwealth last night. My hope is that Massachusetts will take concrete steps to stop ICE from terrorizing and harming our neighbors, looking forward to a productive session ahead.
I was proud to host a hearing on a bill I filed with Sen Eldridge, An Act designating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. Fred Korematsu stood up in defiance of Japanese incarceration during WWII and his lawsuit went all the way to Supreme Court, which ruled against him.
January 22, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I was proud to host a hearing on a bill I filed with Sen Eldridge, An Act designating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. Fred Korematsu stood up in defiance of Japanese incarceration during WWII and his lawsuit went all the way to Supreme Court, which ruled against him.
Why are our energy bills so high?!?!
What's driving up your energy bill isn't Mass Save or investments in renewable energy, utility companies are maximizing their profits by “gold-plating” infrastructure beyond what's truly needed.
What's driving up your energy bill isn't Mass Save or investments in renewable energy, utility companies are maximizing their profits by “gold-plating” infrastructure beyond what's truly needed.
January 21, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Why are our energy bills so high?!?!
What's driving up your energy bill isn't Mass Save or investments in renewable energy, utility companies are maximizing their profits by “gold-plating” infrastructure beyond what's truly needed.
What's driving up your energy bill isn't Mass Save or investments in renewable energy, utility companies are maximizing their profits by “gold-plating” infrastructure beyond what's truly needed.
It was so moving to be with Somerville youth, and enjoy their poetry, musical performance, and speeches to celebrate MLK Day. Thank you Teen Empowerment, Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice, Somerville Public Schools and @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social for bringing us together today.
January 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
It was so moving to be with Somerville youth, and enjoy their poetry, musical performance, and speeches to celebrate MLK Day. Thank you Teen Empowerment, Somerville Department of Racial and Social Justice, Somerville Public Schools and @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social for bringing us together today.
I need to apologize for something I did. The @bostonherald.com is right, there is no place for profanities in politics.
January 16, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I need to apologize for something I did. The @bostonherald.com is right, there is no place for profanities in politics.
We need get ICE out of Massachusetts. There are 3 key things we can do in Massachusetts to protect our neighbors from ICE.
1. Stop MA police, courts, prisons, and jails from helping ICE
2. End the surveillance state from targeting us
3. Hold ICE agents accountable for breaking state laws
1. Stop MA police, courts, prisons, and jails from helping ICE
2. End the surveillance state from targeting us
3. Hold ICE agents accountable for breaking state laws
January 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
We need get ICE out of Massachusetts. There are 3 key things we can do in Massachusetts to protect our neighbors from ICE.
1. Stop MA police, courts, prisons, and jails from helping ICE
2. End the surveillance state from targeting us
3. Hold ICE agents accountable for breaking state laws
1. Stop MA police, courts, prisons, and jails from helping ICE
2. End the surveillance state from targeting us
3. Hold ICE agents accountable for breaking state laws
Thank you to the hundreds of people who showed up last night to protest and call out ICE's violence and killing Renee Nicole Good. We must fight to abolish ICE. We won't accept a system that terrorizes our immigrant neighbors and our communities. Solidarity from Boston to Minneapolis.
January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Thank you to the hundreds of people who showed up last night to protest and call out ICE's violence and killing Renee Nicole Good. We must fight to abolish ICE. We won't accept a system that terrorizes our immigrant neighbors and our communities. Solidarity from Boston to Minneapolis.
Please join us tonight. We are all deeply mortified, traumatized, and enraged that an ICE agent murdered Renee Nicole Good right before our eyes yesterday. It’s incumbent upon all of us to do everything in our power to stop this violence. See you tonight.
January 8, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Please join us tonight. We are all deeply mortified, traumatized, and enraged that an ICE agent murdered Renee Nicole Good right before our eyes yesterday. It’s incumbent upon all of us to do everything in our power to stop this violence. See you tonight.
Say Shacoby's name.
During the holidays, I can’t help but reflect on our community members who are violently separated from their loved ones due to incarceration. As a State Rep in Massachusetts, it is my responsibility to fight on behalf of and alongside people who are harmed by the state.
During the holidays, I can’t help but reflect on our community members who are violently separated from their loved ones due to incarceration. As a State Rep in Massachusetts, it is my responsibility to fight on behalf of and alongside people who are harmed by the state.
December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Say Shacoby's name.
During the holidays, I can’t help but reflect on our community members who are violently separated from their loved ones due to incarceration. As a State Rep in Massachusetts, it is my responsibility to fight on behalf of and alongside people who are harmed by the state.
During the holidays, I can’t help but reflect on our community members who are violently separated from their loved ones due to incarceration. As a State Rep in Massachusetts, it is my responsibility to fight on behalf of and alongside people who are harmed by the state.
Earlier this year, I was proud to join the House AAPI Caucus, AAPI Commission, APIs CAN, Institute for Asian American Studies at UMass Boston, and the ACF for a legislative briefing on the groundbreaking report “No Longer Invisible”.
December 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Earlier this year, I was proud to join the House AAPI Caucus, AAPI Commission, APIs CAN, Institute for Asian American Studies at UMass Boston, and the ACF for a legislative briefing on the groundbreaking report “No Longer Invisible”.
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join my holiday event last night. Being in community with you all inspires me every day and I couldn’t do this work without you!
December 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to join my holiday event last night. Being in community with you all inspires me every day and I couldn’t do this work without you!
Join us TONIGHT at 5:30pm for my Holiday Party at Sally O'Brien's in Union Sq! Come learn about our recent accomplishments, what work is ahead of us in 2026, and next steps on organizing to build people power.
December 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Join us TONIGHT at 5:30pm for my Holiday Party at Sally O'Brien's in Union Sq! Come learn about our recent accomplishments, what work is ahead of us in 2026, and next steps on organizing to build people power.
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Great crowd at @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social’s winter fundraiser with remarks from @electerika.bsky.social, @jake4somerville.bsky.social, and @votealzubi.com
December 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Great crowd at @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social’s winter fundraiser with remarks from @electerika.bsky.social, @jake4somerville.bsky.social, and @votealzubi.com
Last night I had the honor of speaking at @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social’s holiday party in Cambridge. It was great to speak about our shared values and our vision for moving forward into 2026 and beyond.
Thank you all for supporting Mike!
Thank you all for supporting Mike!
December 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Last night I had the honor of speaking at @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social’s holiday party in Cambridge. It was great to speak about our shared values and our vision for moving forward into 2026 and beyond.
Thank you all for supporting Mike!
Thank you all for supporting Mike!
Yesterday, our Senator Pat Jehlen announced that she will not run for re-election. I feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Pat. 1/🧵
December 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Yesterday, our Senator Pat Jehlen announced that she will not run for re-election. I feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from Pat. 1/🧵
Join us next Saturday! There will be a watch party at Winter Hill Brewery to watch the demo of the old Star Market.
💥 Demolition Viewing Party
📆 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Winter Hill Brewery
Hope to see you all there!
💥 Demolition Viewing Party
📆 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Winter Hill Brewery
Hope to see you all there!
December 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Join us next Saturday! There will be a watch party at Winter Hill Brewery to watch the demo of the old Star Market.
💥 Demolition Viewing Party
📆 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Winter Hill Brewery
Hope to see you all there!
💥 Demolition Viewing Party
📆 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Winter Hill Brewery
Hope to see you all there!
We had a wonderful walking tour of Somerville High School’s Career and Technical Education programs with Sen. Jehlen, DESE Commissioner Martinez, Superintendent Carmona, School Committee member Andre Green & SHS students. It was incredible to see all the amazing things our students can build and do!
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We had a wonderful walking tour of Somerville High School’s Career and Technical Education programs with Sen. Jehlen, DESE Commissioner Martinez, Superintendent Carmona, School Committee member Andre Green & SHS students. It was incredible to see all the amazing things our students can build and do!
Back in 2022, I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with @sbworkersunited.org as Starbucks used violent and outrageous union busting tactics. Three years later, they are still using those same tactics. Starbucks is a global giant with massive profits.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Back in 2022, I was proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with @sbworkersunited.org as Starbucks used violent and outrageous union busting tactics. Three years later, they are still using those same tactics. Starbucks is a global giant with massive profits.
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for my Holiday Party and Re-Election Kick Off at Sally O'Brien's in Union Sq on Monday December 15th at 5:30pm.
Donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/erika...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for my Holiday Party and Re-Election Kick Off at Sally O'Brien's in Union Sq on Monday December 15th at 5:30pm.
Donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/erika...
Donate here: secure.actblue.com/donate/erika...
📅 Mark your calendars for 2 public meetings on the McGrath Highway reconstruction project!
1st is an open house, Thursday, Dec 4 from 6:30-8 at the Somerville High School Cafeteria.
2nd is a virtual public hearing Tuesday, Dec 9 from 6:30-8. You can register for the meeting here: bit.ly/438tylp .
1st is an open house, Thursday, Dec 4 from 6:30-8 at the Somerville High School Cafeteria.
2nd is a virtual public hearing Tuesday, Dec 9 from 6:30-8. You can register for the meeting here: bit.ly/438tylp .
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📅 Mark your calendars for 2 public meetings on the McGrath Highway reconstruction project!
1st is an open house, Thursday, Dec 4 from 6:30-8 at the Somerville High School Cafeteria.
2nd is a virtual public hearing Tuesday, Dec 9 from 6:30-8. You can register for the meeting here: bit.ly/438tylp .
1st is an open house, Thursday, Dec 4 from 6:30-8 at the Somerville High School Cafeteria.
2nd is a virtual public hearing Tuesday, Dec 9 from 6:30-8. You can register for the meeting here: bit.ly/438tylp .
It was wonderful to meet and hear from @duckworth.senate.gov and the pressing issues for the AAPI community and for our nation. TY NECAA and CAAL for organizing this event. It was wonderful to be in community with my fellow legislators Rep. Howard & Rep. Sangiolo. TY for your service Sen. Duckworth!
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It was wonderful to meet and hear from @duckworth.senate.gov and the pressing issues for the AAPI community and for our nation. TY NECAA and CAAL for organizing this event. It was wonderful to be in community with my fellow legislators Rep. Howard & Rep. Sangiolo. TY for your service Sen. Duckworth!
Thank you to the Japan Consulate General Takahashi for bringing together all the Japanese American legislators of New England.
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thank you to the Japan Consulate General Takahashi for bringing together all the Japanese American legislators of New England.