Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 in Tennessee State House District 18, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Elaine Davis — Incumbent Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives in Knoxville, TN

  Elaine Davis is an incumbent Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 18, first assuming office in November 2022. Born in 1967, she is a married mother of three, a Baptist, and a retired individual who graduated from Farragut High School and the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She is seeking re-election to continue her advocacy for infrastructure, public safety, education, healthcare, low taxes, election integrity, job creation, and lowering business costs. Her dedication has brought positive results for Knoxville and Knox County residents. She currently serves her constituents with a proven track record of leadership.

• Brent N. Jones — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives in TN

  Brent N. Jones is a candidate vying for the Tennessee House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 18 in the 2026 Republican Primary Election. He brings an educational background from Samford University's Cumberland School and has professional experience associated with Lincoln Memorial University. Jones is among the Republican candidates competing for the opportunity to advance to the general election for this state-level legislative seat in Tennessee.

• Elliott Schuchardt — Writer in Knoxville, TN

  Elliott Schuchardt is a Republican candidate for the Tennessee House of Representatives, District 18, representing western and southern Knox County. A conservative voice, he advocates for government that works for the people, not insiders. His platform includes an elected Attorney General for Tennessee and proactive state preparedness for potential national economic crises, referencing his book, "America's Achilles Heel." Schuchardt also champions reforms in judicial ethics enforcement and has challenged state judicial candidate requirements. He studied government at Cornell and Oxford, graduated from Columbia Law School, and practiced law for nearly three decades.

• Bryan Goldberg — Businessman in Knoxville, TN

  Bryan Goldberg, a Democrat, is running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 18. This marks a potential rematch against incumbent Republican Elaine Davis, who defeated him in 2024. Goldberg, born in Miami, Florida, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2007 and has a background as a businessman. He is the only announced Democrat for the District 18 seat, which covers parts of south and west Knox County. Goldberg advocates for a temporary emergency reduction of the state gasoline tax when prices exceed $4 a gallon, pledging to introduce legislation for this relief if elected. He garnered support from moderate Republicans in his previous bid, with former state Rep. Eddie Mannis serving as treasurer for his 2026 campaign.