Georgia Assembly: Rep. Ginny Ehrhart Biography

Ginny Ehrhart has a bachelor's degree in international trade from Auburn University. She lives in west Cobb with her husband Earl. She has a family of six children.

Ginny Ehrhart has experience as a national television host for Family Net Television and a chef. She has written two cookbooks. 

Ginny Ehrhart is a State Representative for State House Districe 36. She was elected to this position in 2020 and has served 1 term in this role . 

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Supports incentivizing in-state production of medical supplies through the "Georgia Made Medical Manufacturing Act" to reduce reliance on external sources and bolster job creation within Georgia's medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors.

Supports incentivizing in-state production of medical supplies through the "Georgia Made Medical Manufacturing Act" to reduce reliance on foreign countries for medical supplies and bolster job creation within Georgia's medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors.

Supports tax cuts, economic recovery, job creation through legislative measures including increased standard deductions, sales tax exemptions, and incentives for businesses and teachers in Georgia, particularly in manufacturing, arts, and rural education sectors.

Supports legalizing and regulating sports betting in Georgia through HB 86 to generate revenue for the HOPE Scholarship fund and sustain the professional sports industry and its jobs amid the pandemic.

Supports legalizing and regulating sports betting in Georgia.

The candidate's website says, "Ease regulatory burdens on business"

Wants to ease regulatory burdens on business.

The candidate's website says, "Fix aging roads and bridges"

- Supports incentivizing in-state production of medical supplies through the "Georgia Made Medical Manufacturing Act" to reduce reliance on foreign countries for medical supplies and bolster job creation within Georgia's medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Supports tax cuts.
- Supports legalizing and regulating sports betting in Georgia.
- Wants to ease regulatory burdens on business.
- Wants to repair old roads and bridges.

Economy

As of July 25, 2024, Ginny Ehrhart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Supports streamlining health insurance enrollment for Georgia's vulnerable children by linking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids with SNAP eligibility, aiming to close the coverage gap for approximately 120,000 children.

Supports making health insurance enrollment for Georgia's vulnerable children more efficient by linking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids with SNAP eligibility, aiming to close the coverage gap for approximately 120,000 children.

Supports enhancing newborn health through House Bill 567, advocating for a comprehensive screening system and advisory committee to prevent serious illnesses and disabilities in newborns by expanding Georgia's current disease screening program.

Supports enhancing newborn health through House Bill 567, advocating for a screening system and advisory committee to prevent illnesses and disabilities in newborns by expanding Georgia's current disease screening program.

Opposes sex change surgeries for transgender minors, and seeks to make them a felony in Georgia.

- Supports making health insurance enrollment for Georgia's vulnerable children more efficient by linking Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids with SNAP eligibility, aiming to close the coverage gap for approximately 120,000 children.
- Supports enhancing newborn health through House Bill 567, advocating for a screening system and advisory committee to prevent illnesses and disabilities in newborns by expanding Georgia's current disease screening program.
- Opposes sex change surgeries for transgender minors, and seeks to make them a felony in Georgia.

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports enhancing sexual assault case management in the state through a new tracking system, updated protocols, evidence retention, and integration with the FBI's national violent crime database, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to aid survivors.

Supports holding school bus violators accountable, reflecting Cobb parents' concerns, and expects no charge dismissals in upcoming court cases for the safety of children.

Supports holding school bus violators accountable, and opposed dismissing charges for individuals accused of this crime. 

The candidate's website says, "Fully support, fund, and equip law enforcement"

Wants to fully "support, fund, and equip law enforcement".

The candidate's website says, "Protect our schools with armed officers and enhanced security measures"

Plans to "protect our schools with armed officers and enhanced security measures."

The candidate's website says, "Defend the Second Amendment so law-abiding citizens can protect their families and homes"

Promises to  "defend the Second Amendment so law-abiding citizens can protect their families and homes".

- Supports enhancing sexual assault case management in the state through a new tracking system, updated protocols, evidence retention, and integration with the FBI's national violent crime database, reflecting ongoing legislative efforts to aid survivors.
- Supports holding school bus violators accountable, and opposed dismissing charges for individuals accused of this crime. 
- Wants to fully "support, fund, and equip law enforcement".
- Plans to "protect our schools with armed officers and enhanced security measures."
- Promises to  "defend the Second Amendment so law-abiding citizens can protect their families and homes".

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "Free teachers to innovate"

Education

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Ginny Ehrhart

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.