In a Thursday press release, Republican candidate for House District 30 Esther Helton expressed her adamant and strongest opposition to an assertion by her opponent, Jonathan Mason, an insurance intake agent, that challenges her Christian faith and pro-life stance. “As a Bible-believing Christian, a mother who chose vocational school to raise my three children and […]

East Ridge City Councilwoman Esther Helton has received the endorsement of early education advocates, Tennesseans for Quality Early Education – Political Action Committee (TQEE-PAC). Helton, a nurse for more than 35 years, won the support of TQEE-PAC for her views on supporting quality education for young children. “Councilwoman Helton is a model public servant in […]

On Thursday, The Jonathan Mason for State Representative Campaign received an endorsement from the Tennessee Firearms Association. “I am proud to receive the endorsement of the TFA, Mason said in a press release. “Our campaign has worked hard going door to door, talking to voters about issues that are important to District 30. Protecting 2nd […]

On Thursday, the Jonathan Mason for State Representative Campaign made a statement regarding receiving the endorsement of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Chattanooga.  “District 30 will experience a large amount of growth in our county over the next 10 years,” Mason said in a press release. “It is imperative that we have representation at the […]

 According to our friends at News Channel 9, a Hixson mother says she is angry a candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives used a photo of her child for a pro-gun political post. The online news outlet Nashville Scene reports Jonathan Mason took down a gif with the phrase ‘Pro-gun’ placed over a picture of middle school aged children at […]

On Thursday, Jonathan Mason made statements on his campaign’s endorsement from Citizens for Home Rule Political Action Committee (CHR-PAC). In accepting the endorsement, Jonathan Mason said, “Our property is often our biggest investment. Too many times are citizens threatened by their own government looking to seize their land. We have seen this action just recently […]

Joda Thongnopnua, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, responded to Wednesday’s reports of another shooting in East Ridge, Tennessee and called for stronger state policies to support local police departments in their efforts to arrest and convict violent offenders. Thongnopnua noted that the shooting is another in a series of violent incidents in East […]

On Tuesday, former Young Republican Leaders endorsed Jonathan Mason in his bid for District 30 House of Representatives. A press release in the form of a letter follows. Jonathan Mason will play an essential role in the Hamilton County Delegation next session in Nashville. Having served as the chairman of the Young Republicans from 2013-2015, […]

Jonathan Mason, candidate for the Republican Nomination in District 30, on Monday made a statement applauding the passage into law of the anti-sanctuary legislation. “Today, I applaud the passage into law of the Anti-Sanctuary City legislation championed by Representative Jay Reedy and Senator Mark Green,” Mason said in a Monday press release. “Federal immigration laws […]

Jonathan Mason, a candidate for the Republican nomination to the State House in District 30, said Monday that his opponent, East Ridge City Councilwoman Esther Helton, is playing “opportunistic politics.” In a press release Mason said that Helton seconded a motion to create the East Ridge Housing Authority last year. On Monday, she along with […]