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State Representative, 18th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the Tennessee House of Representatives.

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Bryan Goldberg

Democratic

Disaster restoration company manager · Knoxville

The gist

Supports eliminating the grocery sales tax.
Proposes cost-of-living impact statements for major legislation.
Supports a temporary cut in the state gas tax.
Pledges to ease congestion on I-40 and Alcoa Highway.
Supports strong public schools and competitive teacher pay.

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Supports eliminating the grocery sales tax.
Issues - Bryan Goldberg for State House District 18
Campaign website · Bryan Goldberg for State House · votebryangoldberg.com
“Eliminating the grocery sales tax will help families across our state save up to $400 a year.”
Proposes cost-of-living impact statements for major legislation.
Issues - Bryan Goldberg for State House District 18
Campaign website · Bryan Goldberg for State House · votebryangoldberg.com
“Require Cost-of-Living Impact Statements for major legislation and regulations”
Supports a temporary cut in the state gas tax.
Issues - Bryan Goldberg for State House District 18
Campaign website · Bryan Goldberg for State House · votebryangoldberg.com
“I called on Governor Bill Lee to add a temporary emergency reduction of Tennessee’s gasoline tax”
Pledges to ease congestion on I-40 and Alcoa Highway.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“reduce traffic congestion on key corridors such as I-40, Alcoa Highway, Kingston Pike, and Northshore Drive.”
Supports strong public schools and competitive teacher pay.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 (candidate questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will support strong public schools, competitive teacher pay, and investments in higher education institutions”

Elaine Davis

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative · Knoxville

The gist

Pledges to prioritize public safety and support police.
Supports responsible budgeting and low taxes.
Sponsored law letting only district residents elect district council members.
Sponsored law requiring public comment periods at local meetings.In office
Sponsored a ban on Red 40 dye in school meals.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Pledges to prioritize public safety and support police.
VOTE411 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”
Supports responsible budgeting and low taxes.
VOTE411 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”
Sponsored law letting only district residents elect district council members.
Re-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.
Legislation sponsored by Representative Elaine Davis, 114th General Assembly
Government 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”
Sponsored a ban on Red 40 dye in school meals.
Legislation sponsored by Representative Elaine Davis, 114th General Assembly
Government record · Tennessee General Assembly · Bills Sponsored: HB0134 · wapp.capitol.tn.gov
“prohibit food or beverage items that contain Allura Red AC”

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