Gary Eisen

Gary R. Eisen (born February 1, 1955) is a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives.^[1]

Gary Eisen
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 81st district
In office January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2023
Preceded by	Dan Lauwers
Succeeded by	Rachel Hood (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1955-02-01) February 1, 1955 (age 69) St. Clair, Michigan
Political party	Independent (2010) Republican
Spouse	Annie
Residence	St. Clair Township, Michigan
Website	Gary Eisen

Early life

On February 1, 1955, Eisen was born in St. Clair, Michigan.^[2][3]

Career

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 of America.^[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 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

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. "Ch. III - State Representative Gary Eisen and State Representative Brian K. Elder" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
4. "2010 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
5. "Michigan House of Representatives elections, 2012". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on January 12, 2014. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
6. "Gary Eisen's Bio". gophouse.org. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
7. "December 14 Rep. Gary Eisen". www.wphm.net. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
8. Chatfield, Lee. "Speaker of the Michigan House Lee Chatfield statement". twitter.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
9. Boucher, Dave. "Michigan House punishes GOP Rep. Gary Eisen for hinting at Electoral College disruption". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 15 December 2020.

External links

• Gary Eisen at gophouse.org

Political offices
Preceded by Dan Lauwers	Michigan Representatives 81st District 2019–present	Succeeded by Incumbent