Esther Helton-Haynes | |
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Member of the TennesseeHouseofRepresentatives from the 30th district | |
Assumed office November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Marc Gravitt |
Personal details | |
Born | East Ridge,Tennessee,U.S. | November 6,1961
Political party | Republican |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing |
Esther Helton-Haynes (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]
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]
Helton-Haynes attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing in 1981. [5]
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 |
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]
Helton-Haynes is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees. [8]
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
Helton-Haynes is a Baptist who is active in worship at Grace Works Church.
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