Esther Helton
Esther Helton-Haynes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Gravitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1961 East Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing |
Esther Helton (November 6, 1961[1]) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 30 since November 6, 2018.[2] Helton represents District 30 In Tennessee which includes; East Ridge, East Brainerd, Apison, and Collegedale.
In 2023, Helton supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[3]
Background
[edit]Helton was born in East Ridge, Tennessee in 1961. Helton had a medical background prior to politics, serving as a nurse for 35 years.[4]
Education
[edit]Helton attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing in 1981.[5]
2018 Election
[edit]The following are the results for the 2018 District 30 Election.
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Helton | 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
[edit]Helton 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.[7]
Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees
[edit]Helton is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees.[8]
Civic Memberships
[edit]| Title | Organization |
|---|---|
| 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
[edit]Helton is a Baptist who is active in worship at Grace Works Church.
References
[edit]- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Legislative House Committees - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived from the original on October 2, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.
- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2019.