Elaine Davis
Candidate for State Representative, 18th District
Background
- Occupation
- State representative
- Lives in
- Knoxville
- Campaign website
- electelainedavis.com
State representative for District 18 since 2023 (113th-114th General Assemblies) and vice chair of the House Judiciary Committee. A former Knox County commissioner and Knox County Republican Party vice chair.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports responsible budgeting and low taxes.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“keeping Tennessee financially strong through responsible budgeting, low taxes, and economic growth”
Public safety
Pledges to prioritize public safety and support police.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 (candidate questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“protecting public safety and supporting law enforcement”
Education
Sponsored a ban on Red 40 dye in school meals.In office
Prime sponsor of HB0134 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; starts August 1, 2027.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Elaine Davis, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0134 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“prohibit food or beverage items that contain Allura Red AC”
Government & transparency
Sponsored law letting only district residents elect district council members.
Her campaign describes HB0023 (2025), which defines a municipal election "district."
ReportRe-Elect Elaine Davis (campaign site, archived July 11, 2026)Campaign website · Friends to Elect Elaine Davis (via the Wayback Machine) · web.archive.org
“make sure that only voters living in a city council district can elect their city council member.”
Sponsored law requiring public comment periods at local meetings.In office
Prime sponsor of HB0022 in the 114th General Assembly (2025-2026). Enacted; took effect March 26, 2026.
ReportLegislation sponsored by Representative Elaine Davis, 114th General AssemblyGovernment record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0022 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“requires a local governing body subject to the open meetings laws to reserve a period of public comment”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Elaine Davis on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists (Knox County offices and districts)
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Precinct Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election, Knox County, Tennessee (revised; no municipal candidate contests)
Election filing · Knox County Election Commission · knoxcounty.org
- November 3, 2026 State and Federal General Election Candidate Lists
Election filing · Tennessee Secretary of State, Division of Elections · sos.tn.gov
- Representative Elaine Davis, member page, Tennessee General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
- Re-Elect Elaine Davis (campaign site, archived July 11, 2026)
Campaign website · Friends to Elect Elaine Davis (via the Wayback Machine) · web.archive.org
- Legislation sponsored by Representative Elaine Davis, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
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