Gary Eisen

Gary R. Eisen is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.[1]

Gary Eisen
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 81st district
Assumed office
January 9, 2019
Preceded byDan Lauwers
Personal details
Born1955 (age 65–66)
St. Clair, Michigan
Political partyIndependent (2010)
Republican
Spouse(s)Annie
ResidenceSt. Clair Township, Michigan
WebsiteGary Eisen

Early life

In 1955, Eisen was born in St. Clair, Michigan. [2]

Career

Eisen unsuccessfully ran as an independent in the 2010 Michigan House of Representatives election for the 81st district.[3] He also ran for the 81st district in 2012, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Dan Lauwers.[4]

Eisen owns a small business, Eisen Inc., that provides welding, fabricating and repair services. Eisen also teaches American Warrior Martial Arts classes.[5] Eisen is a life member of the National Rifle Association.[2]

Electoral College controversy

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 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."[6]

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.[7] Shortly after, Eisen clarified his comments, stating his intent was to "help prevent violence, not promote it." [8]

Personal life

Eisen's wife is Annie Eisen.[2]

References
  1. "Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2018". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  2. "Gary Eisen's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  3. "2010 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  4. "Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  5. "Gary Eisen's Bio". gophouse.org. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
  6. "December 14 Rep. Gary Eisen". www.wphm.net. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  7. Chatfield, Lee. "Speaker of the Michigan House Lee Chatfield statement". twitter.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  8. Boucher, Dave. "Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Dan Lauwers		 Michigan Representatives
81st District
2019–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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