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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.
Taxes & budget
Bryan GoldbergDemocratic
- Supports eliminating the grocery sales tax.
- Supports a temporary cut in the state gas tax.
Elaine DavisRepublican
- Supports responsible budgeting and low taxes.
Public safety
Bryan GoldbergDemocratic
No documented position found.
Elaine DavisRepublican
- Pledges to prioritize public safety and support police.
Education
Bryan GoldbergDemocratic
- Supports strong public schools and competitive teacher pay.
Elaine DavisRepublican
- Sponsored a ban on Red 40 dye in school meals.In office
Roads & infrastructure
Bryan GoldbergDemocratic
- Pledges to ease congestion on I-40 and Alcoa Highway.
Elaine DavisRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Bryan GoldbergDemocratic
- Proposes cost-of-living impact statements for major legislation.
Elaine DavisRepublican
- Sponsored law letting only district residents elect district council members.
- Sponsored law requiring public comment periods at local meetings.In office
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