Chris Todd (politician) explained

Chris Todd
State House:Tennessee
District:73rd
Term Start:January 8, 2019
Predecessor:Jimmy Eldridge
Party:Republican
Birth Date:26 November 1966
Education:Union University (BS)
Residence:Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Website:

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]

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.

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.[3] [4] In the heavily conservative district, Todd went on to easily defeat Democrat James Baxter in the general election.[5]

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.[6]

Personal life

Todd lives in Jackson with his wife, Melissa, and their 3 children.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Chris Todd. Tennessee General Assembly. July 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Chris Todd (Tennessee) . Ballotpedia. July 29, 2020.
  3. Web site: Tennessee House majority leader's PAC slams Jonathan Mason in GOP's House District 30 race . Chattanooga Times Free Press. Andy Sher. July 19, 2018. July 29, 2020.
  4. Web site: Baxter, Todd to face off in District 73 State Rep race . Jackson Sun. Brandon Shields. August 2, 2018. July 29, 2020.
  5. Web site: Chris Todd wins the House District 73rd seat with nearly 70 percent of the vote . Jackson Sun. Adam Friedman and Cassandra Stephenson. November 6, 2018. July 29, 2020.
  6. Web site: Tennessee’s Republican-led House expels 2 Democratic lawmakers over gun reform protest, fails in bid to oust a third. Andone. Dakin. Young. Ryan. Simonson. Amy. Almasy. Steve. CNN. en. 2023-04-07.
  7. Web site: About Chris Todd. Chris Todd - State Representative . July 29, 2020.