| State house | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| District | 30th |
| Term start | November 6, 2018 |
| Predecessor | Marc Gravitt |
| Party | Republican |
| Birth date | November 6, 1961 (age 64) |
| Birth place | East Ridge, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing |
Esther Helton-Haynes (born 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-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.[3]
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.[4]
Education
Helton-Haynes attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing in 1981.[5]
2018 Election
The following are the results for the 2018 District 30 Election.
| Candidates | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.[7]
Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees
Helton-Haynes is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees.[8]
Civic Memberships
| 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
Helton-Haynes is a Baptist who is active in worship at Grace Works Church.
References
- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived October 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Archived November 9, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ 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 2023-04-07.
- ^ "About Esther". ESTHER HELTON, GOP CANDIDATE TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 30. Archived October 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Archived September 13, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Archived November 9, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived October 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Legislative House Committees - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived October 2, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Archived September 13, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Archived October 10, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2019-10-10.