| Gary Eisen | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| District: | 81st |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2019 |
| Term End: | January 1, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Dan Lauwers |
| Successor: | Rachel Hood (redistricting) |
| Birth Date: | 1 February 1955 |
| Birth Place: | St. Clair, Michigan |
| 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]
On February 1, 1955, Eisen was born in St. Clair, Michigan.[2]
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 of America.[6]
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]
Eisen's wife is Annie Eisen.[6]