Gordon Helsel
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 1947 births Republican Party members of the Virginia House of Delegates Politicians from Hampton, Virginia Mayors of places in Virginia Living people 21st-century American politicians Thomas Nelson Community College alumni People from Poquoson, Virginia