Representative Ginny Ehrhart | |
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Member of the GeorgiaHouseofRepresentatives 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 |
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