| Gordon Helsel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 91st district | |
| In office March 9, 2011 – January 8, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas D. Gear |
| Succeeded by | Martha Mugler |
| Mayor of Poquoson, Virginia | |
| In office 1996–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Cornell Burcher |
| Succeeded by | Gene Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gordon Clair Helsel, Jr. (1947-01-09) January 9, 1947 (age 77) Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce Ann Rasnick |
| Residence | Poquoson, Virginia |
| Alma mater | Thomas Nelson Community College |
| Committees | Health Welfare and Institutions Science and Technology |
| Website | www.gordonhelsel.com |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1966–1971 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
Gordon Clair Helsel, Jr. (born January 9, 1947) is a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates and former mayor of Poquoson, Virginia. He represented the 91st district, which includes Poquoson and part of the neighboring city of Hampton. A retired businessman, Helsel previously served on the city council (1982–1990), as vice mayor (1990–1994), and as mayor (1996–2010) of Poquoson.
Legislative positions
While serving as a member of the House of Delegates, Helsel's voting record angered many conservative Republicans, including his vote to expand Medicaid in Virginia, and his vote to defeat the "Tebow Bill". He retired before facing a primary challenger in 2019.
References
- "Biography". Virginia House of Delegates. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
- "AARP States - How The Virginia House of Delegates Voted on Medicaid Expansion". AARP States. June 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.
- "Virginia 'Tebow bill' defeated by education committee". WSET. Associated Press. January 30, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2019.