U.S. House · Tennessee's 3rd District
Anna Golladay
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Tennessee's 3rd District
- Result
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann, projected winner
- Opponents
- Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (R); Rodney King (IND); Donnie Ownby (IND); Dean Arnold (IND); Jean Howard-Hill (IND); Edward Roland (IND)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did9 statements · 0 votes
Raise the federal minimum wage - 36% of Tennessee workers earn less than $15/hour, so this puts real money back into the pockets of working families across District 3.
Raise the minimum wage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 3
2026-11-03
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann R | incumbent |
| Anna Golladay D | challenger |
| Rodney King IND | challenger |
| Donnie Ownby IND | challenger |
| Dean Arnold IND | challenger |
| Jean Howard-Hill IND | challenger |
| Edward Roland IND | challenger |
Won the August 6, 2026 Democratic primary
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Raise the federal minimum wage - 36% of Tennessee workers earn less than $15/hour, so this puts real money back into the pockets of working families across District 3.
Her campaign site lists raising the federal minimum wage as a legislative priority, citing that 36% of Tennessee workers earn less than $15 an hour.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Protect and Expand Medicare and the ACA - Defending Medicare and the ACA keeps affordable coverage in reach for TN seniors and working families alike.
Her campaign site lists protecting and expanding Medicare and the ACA as a priority and notes Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
An annual wealth tax on billionaires' stock gains and closed-loop loans makes the ultra-wealthy pay their share
Her campaign site calls for an annual wealth tax on billionaires and removing the Social Security payroll tax cap for high earners.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Pass the Women's Health Protection Act - Restoring the protections of Roe and Casey means Tennessee women get to make their own healthcare decisions again.
Her campaign site lists passing the Women's Health Protection Act, restoring the protections of Roe and Casey.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Her campaign site lists support for stricter gun laws as a keeping-families-safe priority.
Documented position[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Begin sweeping divestment of ICE with ultimate abolishment.
Her campaign site calls for sweeping divestment of ICE with ultimate abolishment and opposes 287(g) agreements.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose Voter Suppression and the SAVE Act
Her campaign site says she opposes the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Expand TVA Renewable Energy Programs
Her campaign site lists expanding TVA renewable energy programs.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Oppose Federal Expansion of School Voucher Programs
Her campaign site says she opposes federal expansion of school voucher programs.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Anna Golladay, a Democratic progressive faith leader and small-business owner from Hamilton County, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 3rd District to Chuck Fleischmann. She describes herself as a community builder.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Anna Golladay describes herself as a community builder, progressive faith leader, and small-business owner in Hamilton County, the largest county in the district.[1] According to her campaign website, she lives in Chattanooga, owns a clothing company she started in 2011, and is CEO of a consulting firm that advises faith communities on their buildings and assets.[5] She says she previously served as an associate pastor at St. Elmo United Methodist Church and St Marks Church in Chattanooga.[5] She also says she served as a protest chaplain in Chattanooga for many years.[1] Golladay is vice president of her neighborhood association, according to her Candidate Connection survey, and describes herself as not a career politician.[1] During the campaign, she ran on cost of living, healthcare access including Medicaid expansion, and environmental cleanup.[1][2] She received 40.2% of the vote to Chuck Fleischmann's 57.6%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Campaign money$56K raised · 100% from individuals · FEC through 2026-07-17
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $53K
Largest committee contributions
- Rhea County Democratic Party Party$500
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/anna-golladay
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Anna Golladay's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 2.Anna Golladay · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 3.U.S. House · Tennessee's 3rd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Campaign commitments and legislative priorities · Golladay for Congress campaign website Candidate's own words
- 5.About Anna - Golladay for Congress · Golladay for Congress Candidate's own words
- 6.Anna Golladay's Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words