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Esther Helton-Haynes
born 1961-11-06 (Age 64)
Office history
Biography of Representative Esther Helton-Haynes
Esther Helton-Haynes is a dynamic and dedicated public servant representing the people of District 30 in East Ridge, Tennessee. As a Republican Party member, her commitment to her constituents and her background in nursing offer a unique perspective in the Tennessee General Assembly.
Education
- East Ridge High School, 1980
- Chattanooga School of Practical Nursing, 1981
Family
Married to Marty, Esther is a proud mother of three children. Her family roots and experiences significantly influence her legislative priorities and community involvement.
Career
Before her political career, Esther dedicated herself to healthcare as a semi-retired nurse. Her medical background has been instrumental in shaping her approach to health policy and community welfare.
Community Involvement
- House member of the 111th through 113th General Assemblies
- 917 Society Member
- Board Member, Healthy Parks Healthy Persons
- East Ridge Optimist Club
- East Ridge High School Alumni Association
- Hamilton County Republican Women
- Hamilton County Pachyderm Club
- Member, Elks Lodge 91
- Board Member, Construction Career Center Board
- Trust Federal Credit Union Advisory Board
- Council Member, City of East Ridge, 2016-Present
Honors & Awards
- 111th G.A. Legislator of the Year by Association of Assessing Officers
- TN Oncology Practice Society Champion for Cancer Patients
- TN Primary Care Association Charles E. Darling Organization of Excellence Award
- The American Conservative Union Foundation Award of Conservative Excellence
- Hamilton County Republican Party Bobby Wood Public Service Award 2023
- Kidney Foundation Greater Chattanooga Area, People's Choice Award 2021 Dare to Dance
- Kidney Foundation Greater Chattanooga Area, Kidney Hero 2021 Dare to Dance
- Kidney Foundation Greater Chattanooga Area, Dr. Jackson Millie Yium Award 2021 Dare to Dance
External Links
Public filings
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Tennessee — campaign finance (search)
- State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Helton-Haynes”, and submit.
- County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — most major TN counties use the EasyVote portal. Select the relevant county and search by candidate name (“Helton-Haynes”).
Tennessee — statement of interest
- Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Helton-Haynes”and, if needed, select the applicable position.