Chris Todd (politician)
Chris Todd (born November 26, 1966) is an American biologist and politician from the state of Tennessee. A Republican, Todd has represented the 73rd district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, based in Jackson, since 2019.[1][2]
Chris Todd | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 73rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jimmy Eldridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 26, 1966 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Jackson, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | Union University (BS) |
| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Career edit
After graduating from Union University with a degree in biology, Todd worked as an environmental specialist with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. He also owns and operates Envirogreen Inc., a landscaping and erosion prevention company.[3]
In 2018, Todd announced he would run for the 73rd district of the Tennessee House of Representatives, held by retiring Republican Jimmy Eldridge. With financial assistance from state house Majority Leader Glen Casada, Todd won the Republican primary over Jay Bush with 55% of the vote.[4][5] In the heavily conservative district, Todd went on to easily defeat Democrat James Baxter in the general election.[6]
In 2023, Todd supported a resolution to expel three Democratic lawmakers from the legislature for violating decorum rules. The expulsion was widely characterized as unprecedented.[7]
Personal life edit
Todd lives in Jackson with his wife, Melissa, and their 3 children.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Representative Chris Todd". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ "Chris Todd (Tennessee)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ a b "About Chris Todd". Chris Todd - State Representative. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Andy Sher (July 19, 2018). "Tennessee House majority leader's PAC slams Jonathan Mason in GOP's House District 30 race". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Brandon Shields (August 2, 2018). "Baxter, Todd to face off in District 73 State Rep race". Jackson Sun. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Adam Friedman and Cassandra Stephenson (November 6, 2018). "Chris Todd wins the House District 73rd seat with nearly 70 percent of the vote". Jackson Sun. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
- ^ Andone, Dakin; Young, Ryan; Simonson, Amy; Almasy, Steve. "Tennessee's Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third". CNN. Retrieved 2023-04-07.