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 byJimmy Eldridge
Personal details
Born (1966-11-26) November 26, 1966
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
EducationUnion University (BS)
WebsiteOfficial website
Campaign website

Career

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

Todd lives in Jackson with his wife, Melissa, and their 3 children.[3]

References
  1. "Representative Chris Todd". Tennessee General Assembly. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  2. "Chris Todd (Tennessee)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  3. "About Chris Todd". Chris Todd - State Representative. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. Brandon Shields (August 2, 2018). "Baxter, Todd to face off in District 73 State Rep race". Jackson Sun. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.


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