Gary Eisen
Gary Eisen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Lauwers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1955 St. Clair, Michigan |
| Political party | Independent (2010) Republican |
| Spouse | Annie |
| Residence | St. Clair Township, Michigan |
| Website | Gary Eisen |
Gary R. Eisen (born February 1, 1955) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]
Early life[edit]
On February 1, 1955, Eisen was born in St. Clair, Michigan.[2][3]
Career[edit]
Eisen unsuccessfully ran as an independent in the 2010 Michigan House of Representatives election for the 81st district.[4] He also ran for the 81st district in 2012, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Dan Lauwers.[5]
Eisen owns a small business, Eisen Inc., that provides welding, fabricating and repair services. Eisen also teaches American Warrior Martial Arts classes.[6] Eisen is a life member of the National Rifle Association.[2]
Electoral College controversy[edit]
On the morning of December 14, 2020, the day that Michigan's electors to the Electoral College were set to meet at the capital, Eisen claimed on WPHM Radio there would be a "Hail Mary" effort regarding a plan to prevent electors from casting a vote. When asked if he can assure the public that it will be a safe day in Lansing, and that nobody would get hurt, Eisen replied, "No. I don't know. Because what we're doing today is uncharted."[7]
Shortly after the interview, Michigan Republican House speaker Lee Chatfield and Speaker-Elect Jason Wentworth released a statement disavowing any threat of violence or intimidation. The two leaders also announced that Eisen would be removed from his committee assignments for the rest of the term.[8] Shortly after, Eisen clarified his comments, stating his intent was to "help prevent violence, not promote it."[9]
Personal life[edit]
Eisen's wife is Annie Eisen.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
- ^ a b c "Gary Eisen's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Ch. III - State Representative Gary Eisen and State Representative Brian K. Elder" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ "2010 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Gary Eisen's Bio". gophouse.org. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "December 14 Rep. Gary Eisen". www.wphm.net. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ Chatfield, Lee. "Speaker of the Michigan House Lee Chatfield statement". twitter.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ Boucher, Dave. "Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 December 2020.