Representative Elaine Davis - Contact Information

Elaine Davis (born July 25, 1967) is an American politician who represents parts of western and southern Knox County in the 18th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives. She assumed office on January 10, 2023.

Early Life and Education: Elaine was born on July 25, 1967, and attended Farragut High School. She later graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice.

Political Career:

1. 2006 Knox County Commission Election: In 2006, Davis ran for Seat B of the 4th District for the Knox County Commission as a Democrat in the Primary. Unfortunately, she lost the general election to Phil B. Guthe.

2. 2020 Tennessee House Election: In 2020, Davis ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives in the 13th District. She won the Republican Primary unopposed but lost to Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson.

3. 2022 Tennessee House Election: After redistricting, Davis competed in the 18th House District. She won the Republican primary and defeated Democrat Greg B. Kaplan. The 18th District includes suburbs around I-75 and West Knoxville, encompassing communities like Amherst, Cedar Bluff, Rocky Hill, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Lakemoor Hills, Topside, Mount Olive, and Bonny Kate.

Tenure: Davis has been serving in the Tennessee House of Representatives since November 8, 2022. Notably, she voted in favor of expelling three Democratic members of the State House for violating decorum rules, including Gloria Johnson.

Elaine Davis continues to represent her constituents in the 18th district, advocating for their interests and contributing to legislative decisions that shape Tennessee’s future.