Esther Helton

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.

Background

Helton was born in East Ridge, Tennessee in 1961. Helton had a medical background prior to politics, serving as a nurse for 35 years. [3]

Education

Helton attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State community college for Practical Nursing in 1981. [4]

2018 Election

The following are the results for the 2018 District 30 Election.

[5]2018 District 30 Election Results
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

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. [6]

Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees

Helton is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees. [7]

Civic Memberships
Helton has participated in the following civic memberships. [8] [9]
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

Religion

Helton is a Baptist who is active in worship at Grace Works Church.

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References
  1. "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  2. "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  3. "About Esther". ESTHER HELTON, GOP CANDIDATE TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 30. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  4. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  5. "Esther Helton". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  6. "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  7. "Legislative House Committees - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  8. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
  9. "Representatives - TN General Assembly". www.capitol.tn.gov. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
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