Gordon Helsel

Gordon Helsel
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 91st district
In office
March 9, 2011 – January 8, 2020
Preceded byThomas D. Gear
Succeeded byMartha Mugler
Mayor of Poquoson, Virginia
In office
1996–2011
Preceded byCornell Burcher
Succeeded byGene Hunt
Personal details
BornGordon Clair Helsel, Jr.
(1947-01-09) January 9, 1947
PartyRepublican
SpouseJoyce Ann Rasnick
Alma materThomas Nelson Community College
CommitteesHealth Welfare and Institutions
Science and Technology
Websitewww.gordonhelsel.com
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1966–1971
Battles/warsVietnam War
Awards Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)
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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.