Oconee County Observations

Eric attended at Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He has 2 children.

Eric is a group product manager for an Insurance Tech Startup based in New England and owns The Olive Basket in Athens.

Erin Gisler ran for Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chair in 2020 but did not win. He served as co-chair and then chair of the Oconee County Democrats from 2019 to 2022.

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AJC/ACC Voter Guide - State candidate Questionnaire - 2024 General Election

Supports fair labor and organizing practices statewide.

Supports the United Campus Workers of Georgia, the only wall-to-wall higher education union in Georgia, organizing 20 of 26 institutions statewide.

Supports the United Campus Workers of Georgia.

- Supports fair labor and organizing practices statewide.
- Supports the United Campus Workers of Georgia.
- Supports raising the minimum wage.

Economy

Supports tax incentives and public-private partnerships to develop renewable energy infrastructure, particularly solar energy, in Georgia to address climate change and create jobs.

- Supports tax incentives and public-private partnerships to develop renewable energy infrastructure, particularly solar energy, in Georgia to address climate change and create jobs.

Energy & the Environment

Supports access to abortion and birth control.

Believes Medicaid expansion is essential for lowering healthcare costs, improving access, and achieving better outcomes in Georgia.

Supports LGBTQ+ rights and said, "I am proud to have ​[Georgia Equality's] endorsement in this year’s race. I believe all Georgians should be ​treated fairly, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."

- Supports access to abortion and birth control.
- Believes Medicaid expansion is essential for lowering healthcare costs, improving access, and achieving better outcomes in Georgia.
- Supports LGBTQ+ rights."

Healthcare

Supports establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission to "undo" damage to the elections system caused by GOP attacks.

Supports establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission.

- Supports establishing an Independent Redistricting Commission.

Voting & Elections

Supports the Second Amendment but believes "gun deaths in this country ​are unacceptably high" and supports universal background checks and red flag laws.

- Supports the Second Amendment but believes "gun deaths in this country ​are unacceptably high" and supports universal background checks and red flag laws.

Public Safety

Opposes school vouchers, saying they "are not a way to address struggling schools, they only make the problem worse."

Believes schools should be funded properly to address "the root cause of problems in our education system."

- Opposes school vouchers, saying they "are not a way to address struggling schools, they only make the problem worse."
- Believes schools should be funded properly to address "the root cause of problems in our education system."

Education

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Eric Martin Gisler

Eric is a Group Product Manager for an Insurance Tech Startup based in New England and owns The Olive Basket in Athens.

Erin Gisler ran for Oconee County Board of Commissioners Chair in 2020 but did not win. He served as served as co-chair and then chair of the Oconee County Democrats from 2019 to 2022

Believes Georgia has the "worst healthcare in the US."

Supports abortion access and believes Roe v. Wade should be restored.

Supports equal treatment of Georgians regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Said, "I am deeply committed to Democratic policies, making Georgia better for all its citizens and not only saving American Democracy, but fixing it so it works for everyone."

Supports the National Democratic Redistricting Committee's goal of creating "fair and competitive" districts nationwide.

Supports the National Redistricting Trust's efforts to create fair and competitive districts nationwide.

Supports measures to enhance public safety, including community policing, crime prevention programs, and gun control.

Believes in strong public safety measures and community engagement to ensure a secure environment.

Works as a Group Product Manager for an Insurance Tech Startup.

Believes in strong community involvement in local politics to enhance public safety and has actively participated in Oconee County governance.

Endorsed by the National Education Association.

Supports education policies that benefit children and families.

Eric was born and raised in Atlanta and educated at Georgia Southern University and the University of Georgia. He has 2 children.

Eric Martin Gisler is a Group Product Manager for an Insurance Tech Startup based in New England and owns The Olive Basket in Athens.

As of October 9, 2024, Eric Martin Gisler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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