Representative Ginny Ehrhart | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
Assumed office January 2019 | |
Preceded by | Earl Ehrhart |
Personal details | |
Born | December 10, 1964 |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S. |
Alma mater | Auburn University[1] |
Website | ginnyforgeorgia |
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.[2] She is against gun control, and supports the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.[1] 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]