Esther Helton (November 6, 1961) is an American politician and a

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member of the

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, representing District 30 since November 6, 2018. Helton represents District 30 In

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which includes; East Ridge,

East Brainerd East Brainerd is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place (CDP) in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 14,132 at the 2000 census and was not recorded at the 2010 census. It is part of the Chattanoo ...

, Apison, and Collegedale. In 2023, Helton supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.

Background

Helton was born in

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in 1961. Helton had a medical background prior to politics, serving as a nurse for 35 years.

Education

Helton attended and received her degree from

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for

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in 1981.

2018 Election

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

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.

Current Caucus/Non-Legislative Committees

Helton is a current member of the

Health and Local Committees.

Civic Memberships

Member of Elks Lodge 91 East Brainerd

Religion

Helton is a

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who is active in worship a
Grace Works Church

References

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