Knox County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 18

2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Goldberg and Elaine Davis. Candidate information follows official Knox County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: Bryan Goldberg was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Elaine Davis won the Republican nomination with 62.7 percent over Brent N. Jones, Elliott Schuchardt. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Elaine Davis, is on the ballot.

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Bryan Goldberg

Democratic

Top priorities

Listen to constituents and make decisions that benefit the district

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Bryan Goldberg has managed BELFOR's Knoxville property-restoration office for 16 years and previously coached swimming at Halls High School and Middle School for eight years, per the campaign site. He is a University of Tennessee graduate and former All-American and USA National Team swimmer, and served as president of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance from 2020 to 2024, per the campaign site.

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Elaine Davis

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Elaine Davis is the Republican incumbent representing Tennessee House District 18, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 18 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee House District 18 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Knox County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Knox County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bryan Goldberg, full profile Elaine Davis, full profile Official Tennessee election office