Ginny Ehrhart Explained

Honorific-Prefix:Representative
Ginny Ehrhart
State House:Georgia
District:36th
Term Start:January 2019
Predecessor:Earl Ehrhart
Party:Republican
Birth Date:10 December 1964
Alma Mater:Auburn University[1]
Residence:Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S.

Virginia Wahlbom Ehrhart (born December 10, 1964) is an American politician representing the 36th House District in Georgia. Prior to serving in the House, she had worked as a chef and talk show host.[2] Her husband, Earl Ehrhart, is the former representative for this district. Ginny announced her candidacy immediately following her husband's announcement of retirement.[3] She ran against Tom Gray in the Republican primary, winning 51.4% of the vote, and Jen Slipakoff in the general election. She is against gun control, and supports the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. She was criticized in October 2018 for stating that transgender individuals "shouldn't receive [special rights] whether they identify 'as a man or a moose'".[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gargis . Jon . Fresh face will fill longtime legislator's seat . Marietta Daily Journal . October 19, 2018 . en.
  2. News: Abusaid . Shaddi . Ginny Ehrhart wins runoff, faces Democrat in November . . July 24, 2018 . en.
  3. News: Williams . Ross . Rep. Earl Ehrhart announces retirement, his wife announces her candidacy . 5 January 2019 . . en.
  4. News: Saunders . Patric . Georgia House candidate compares transgender people to moose . . October 5, 2018 . en.