Esther Helton-Haynes


Esther Helton-Haynes is an American politician and a Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 30 since November 6, 2018. 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.

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.

Education

Helton-Haynes attended and received her degree from Chattanooga State Community College for Practical Nursing in 1981.

2018 Election

The following are the results for the 2018 District 30 Election.
CandidatesPartyVotes%
Esther Helton-HaynesRepublican14,43151.7
Joda ThongnopnuaDemocrat10,25240.6
J. Michael HollowayIndependent5782.3
Total25,261100

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.

Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees

Helton-Haynes is a current member of the Tennessee House of Representatives Health and Local Committees.

Civic Memberships

Member of Elks Lodge 91 East Brainerd

Religion

Helton-Haynes is a Baptist who is active in worship at .