Elaine Davis (politician)
American politician
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Elaine Davis (born July 25, 1967) is an American politician. She is a Republican, and represents parts of western and southern Knox County in the 18th district of the Tennessee House of Representatives.[1] She assumed office on January 10, 2023.
Elaine Davis | |
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| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Mannis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1967 |
| Party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Democrat (2006) |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Tennessee (BA) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Early life and education
Davis was born on July 25, 1967, and attended Farragut High School. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor's degree.[1]
Political career
2006 Knox County Commission Election
In 2006, Davis ran for Seat B of the 4th District for the Knox County Commission. She ran as a Democrat in the Primary.[2] She lost the general election to Phil B. Guthe
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil B. Guthe | 3,214 | 55.3% | |
| Democratic | Elaine Davis | 2,591 | 44.6% | |
| Republican | Harry Sherrod | 3 | 0.05% | |
| Total votes | 5,808 | 100.0 | ||
2020 Tennessee House Election
In 2020, Davis ran for the Tennessee House of Representatives in the 13th District. She won the Republican Primary unopposed. She lost to Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 4,066 | 100.00% | |
| Total votes | 4,066 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gloria Johnson (incumbent) | 14,242 | 52.93 | |
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 12,664 | 47.07 | |
| Total votes | 26,906 | 100.0 | ||
2022 Tennessee House Election
After redistricting, Davis was in the 18th House District. The 18th District consists of the Suburbs around I-75 and West Knoxville, including the communities of Amherst, Ceder Bluff, Rocky Hill, Bearden, Sequoyah Hills, Lakemoor Hills, Topside, Mount Olive, and Bonny Kate.[6] She won the Republican primary, and defeated Democrat Greg B. Kaplan.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 3,529 | 55.9% | |
| Republican | Janet Testerman | 2,785 | 44.1% | |
| Total votes | 6,314 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Elaine Davis | 11,604 | 54.1% | |
| Democratic | Gregory B. Kaplan | 9,846 | 45.9% | |
| Total votes | 21,450 | 100.0 | ||
Tenure
Davis assumed office on January 10, 2023. She voted in favor of expelling three Democratic members of the State House after violating decorum rules, including Gloria Johnson.[11][12][13]