Esther Helton-Haynes
American politician
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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.
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. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing |
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.