Esther Helton-Haynes | |
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Marc Gravitt |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-11-06) November 6, 1961 (age 63) East Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing |
Esther Helton-Haynes (November 6, 1961) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 30 since November 6, 2018. Helton-Haynes represents District 30 In Tennessee which includes; East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale.
In 2023, Helton-Haynes supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.
Background
Helton-Haynes was born in East Ridge, Tennessee in 1961. Helton-Haynes had a medical background prior to politics, serving as a nurse for 35 years.
Education
Helton-Haynes attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing in 1981.
2018 Election
The following are the results for the 2018 District 30 Election.
Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
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Esther Helton-Haynes | Republican | 14,431 | 51.7 |
Joda Thongnopnua | Democrat | 10,252 | 40.6 |
J. Michael Holloway | Independent | 578 | 2.3 |
Total | 25,261 | 100 |
Current Legislative Committees
Helton-Haynes currently serves as the Vice-chair for the Health Committee and is a member of the Facilities, Li-censure, and Regulation Subcommittee, Property and Planning Subcommittee, and the Local Committee.
Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees
Helton-Haynes is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees.
Civic Memberships
Title | Organization |
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Council member | City of East Ridge |
Member | East Ridge High School Alumni Association |
Member | East Ridge Optimist Club |
Member | Hamilton County Pachyderm Club |
Member | Hamilton County Republican Women |
House Member | 111th General Assembly |
Member of Elks Lodge 91 East Brainerd
Religion
Helton-Haynes is a Baptist who is active in worship at Grace Works Church.
References
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- "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- "About Esther". ESTHER HELTON, GOP CANDIDATE TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 30. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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- "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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- "Legislative House Committees - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
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