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Hamilton County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 30

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Art Rymer and Esther Helton Haynes. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Art Rymer was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Esther Helton Haynes was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Esther Helton Haynes, is on the ballot.

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Art Rymer

Democratic

Biography

Art Rymer is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official August 6 primary results.

Esther Helton Haynes

Esther Helton Haynes

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Protecting families
  • Supporting public education
  • Holding the line on taxes while creating jobs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Esther Helton Haynes has worked as a hemodialysis nurse for nearly 44 years and has served on the East Ridge City Council since 2016, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. She is the Republican incumbent for House District 30.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 30 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Art Rymer and Esther Helton Haynes. Candidate information follows official Hamilton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee House District 30 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Hamilton County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Hamilton County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Tennessee election office, or see the full Hamilton County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
Art Rymer, full profileEsther Helton Haynes, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office