Tennessee State House District 30
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Esther Helton-Haynes Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Esther Helton-HaynesRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winArt RymerDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Esther Helton-Haynes (R) 59.7, Heather McClendon (D) 40.3
- Last election
- Esther Helton-Haynes (Republican) won by 19.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: Helton-HaynesRight column: Rymer
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Art RymerDemocratic
- Esther Helton-HaynesIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for Tennessee
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 32,609
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther Helton-HaynesWon Republican 19,47359.7% DemocraticHeather McClendon Democratic 13,13640.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,616
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther HeltonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,053
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther HeltonWon(incumbent) Republican 19,14661.7% DemocraticJoseph Udeaja Democratic 11,90738.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,261
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEsther HeltonWon Republican 14,43157.1% DemocraticJoda Thongnopnua Democratic 10,25240.6% IndependentJ. Michael Holloway Independent 5782.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,582
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc GravittWon(incumbent) Republican 17,04464.1% DemocraticKatie R. Cowley Democratic 8,62232.4% IndependentPatrick Hickey Independent 9163.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,575
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMarc GravittWon Republican 11,575100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,183
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVince DeanWon(incumbent) Republican 17,23465.8% DemocraticSandy Norris Smith Democratic 8,94934.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,555
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVince DeanWon(incumbent) Republican 13,555100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,986
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVince DeanWon(incumbent) Republican 20,986100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,740
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVince DeanWon Republican 15,740100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,217
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon(incumbent) Republican 16,27462.1% DemocraticDebbie Colburn Democratic 9,94337.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,410
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon(incumbent) Republican 13,410100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,968
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon(incumbent) Republican 17,968100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,108
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon(incumbent) Republican 8,66671.6% DemocraticWilliam K. Cornelison Democratic 3,44228.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,344
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon(incumbent) Republican 16,344100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,452
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack SharpWon Republican 12,08269.2% DemocraticWalt Ward Democratic 5,37030.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,772
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth J. MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,96665.7% DemocraticGerald McCormick Democratic 7,80634.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,057
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 7,057100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,529
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 16,19887.4% IndependentRoy E. Whitener Independent 2,33112.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,170
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 8,35268.6% DemocraticLynn C. Roe Democratic 3,48428.6% IndependentWesley McDonald Independent 3342.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 12,60974.1% DemocraticWesley McDonald Democratic 4,41425.9% OtherGeorge Hull Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,094
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 8,094100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,351
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 14,349100.0% OtherO. D. McKee Other 10.0% OtherPop I. Thsaler Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,988
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 9,987100.0% OtherBill Nobles Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,419
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 11,76471.7% DemocraticDick Hearn Democratic 4,65528.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,942
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid CopelandWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84162.5% DemocraticJohn E. Wright Democratic 4,10137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,098
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClaude RamseyWon Republican 5,58055.3% DemocraticLaban Defriese(incumbent) Democratic 4,51844.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,510
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward BaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,18559.2% IndependentErnest E. Rhodes Independent 6,32540.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,610
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 30, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdward BaileyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,76956.2% DemocraticErnest E. Rhodes Democratic 6,84143.8%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Tennessee State House District 30, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/30. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:tn/sldl:30
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026