Anna
Golladay
Democratic challenger Anna Golladay is running against Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in 2026.
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Background
Anna Golladay is the Democratic challenger for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann. The Federal Election Commission classifies her as a challenger. 8 She lives with her husband in Chattanooga's Park Central neighborhood. 4
Golladay owns and operates Biased Apparel, a clothing company she founded in 2011, serves as CEO of Work of Place (a consulting firm), and holds the role of Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for Convergence. Prior to these roles, she worked as an associate pastor at St. Elmo United Methodist Church and St. Marks Church, and as Director of Creative and Marketing for Top Flight, Inc., all in Chattanooga. 4
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Shepherd University, a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University, and a Master of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology. 4
In April 2025, Golladay ran for Chattanooga City Council District 8 but lost the runoff to incumbent Marvene Noel by a vote of 251 to 507. The sources reviewed do not indicate she has previously held elected office. 15 18
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Tennessee
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- annagolladay.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsGolladay campaign policy page updated with key commitments
The campaign's policy page listed commitments including raising the federal minimum wage, expanding affordable-housing programs, supporting rural hospitals and infrastructure, and opposing corporate PAC money.
Policy - Golladay for Congress · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsGolladay publishes statement on Palestine, Gaza, and antisemitism
Golladay published a public statement supporting Palestinians, criticizing unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel, and characterizing the situation in Gaza as genocide. She also explicitly denounced antisemitism and argued that criticism of Israel or Zionism should not be equated with criticism of Jewish people.
Public Statements - Golladay for Congress · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsCourier News profiles Golladay's policy priorities including wealth tax and minimum wage
A Courier News profile attributed to Golladay a range of policy positions including a wealth tax on billionaires, a higher minimum wage, increased scientific-research funding, greater transparency in data-center development, environmental protection, and funding to improve health-care access and prevent hospital closures.
The Courier News · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 13newsGolladay clarifies campaign calendar error regarding Rivermont Presbyterian appearance
Golladay issued a statement saying her campaign calendar had mistakenly listed her as preaching at Rivermont Presbyterian as a candidate. She stated 'I made a mistake' and clarified that the church was not endorsing her or her campaign.
Public Statements - Golladay for Congress · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 6filingAnna Golladay wins Democratic primary for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District
Golladay won the Democratic nomination and is listed as the Democratic candidate for the November 3, 2026 general election against Republican incumbent Chuck Fleischmann.
Anna Golladay (D) – TN-03 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 17newsGolladay campaign fundraising: ~$55,555–$56,000 raised, ~$28,352 spent, ~$33,870 cash on hand
FEC data reported by race trackers showed Golladay's campaign had raised approximately $55,555–$56,000, spent about $28,352, and held roughly $33,870 in cash on hand as of July 17. These figures cover the campaign committee only, not outside spending.
Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Indivisible organizationListed as endorsing Golladay for the 2026 U.S. House race in Tennessee's 3rd District on Political Revolution's candidate and endorsement pages. Date not stated. pol-rev.com
- The Political Revolution organizationListed as an endorser of Golladay for the 2026 U.S. House race on The Political Revolution's endorsement list. Date not stated. pol-rev.com
- Third Act Tennessee organizationAnnounced: 'Third Act Tennessee is honored to endorse Anna Golladay for U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District!' thirdact.org · Sep 11, 2026
- Chattanooga Times newspaperEndorsed Golladay in the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. Editorial states: 'The Chattanooga Times endorses Anna Golladay in the Democratic primary for Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District.' timesfreepress.com · Jul 14, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $56K
- Spent
- $28K
- Cash on hand
- $34K
As of Jul 17, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TN03228(opens in a new tab)
Sources 11
- [1] Indivisible endorsed candidates | Political Revolution(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] The Political Revolution endorsed candidates | Political Revolution(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District 2026: Golladay vs. Fleischmann | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [4] Anna Golladay (D) – TN-03 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] Policy - Golladay for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [6] Public Statements - Golladay for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [7] The Courier News(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [8] Third Act Tennessee Endorses Ann Golladay for U.S. Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
- [9] Protecting Social Freedoms - Anna Golladay for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [10] Times Opinion: Anna Golladay is the change the Tennessee Democratic Party needs(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
- [11] An Economy Built On Care Not Corporate Greed - Anna Golladay(opens in a new tab) Mar 2, 2026