Anna Golladay

Anna Golladay (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Anna is not a careerist politician. She is a community builder, a progressive faith leader, and a small-business owner in the largest county in District 3. She is the Vice-President of her neighborhood association and an active, visible participant in the work of equity and justice in Chattanooga, TN. She served as a protest chaplain for many years, working to keep our community safe while they were making their voices heard. She is an average Tennessean looking to make the district livable again. She understands what it means to make payroll, to carry responsibility, and to walk alongside people when life gets hard. She believes that Tennessee desperately needs moral leadership that prioritizes care over cruelty, courage over silence, and that fights for the inherent dignity of every single constituent. She is willing to do the hard work, she is running a small grassroots campaign that is entirely people-powered because of it.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Too many families are working harder than ever while falling further behind. Rising costs — groceries, housing, childcare, healthcare, and utilities — are squeezing everyone who isn’t a billionaire or a massive corporation. While profits soar for the wealthiest few, everyday people are forced to make impossible choices between rent and medicine, gas and groceries. I believe our economy should be built to support working families, small businesses, and local communities — not just corporate shareholders. When 36% of Tennessee's workforce earns less than $15 an hour, and the 20 most common jobs in this state pay under $20 an hour, that's a policy choice — not an economic inevitability. I support raising the federal miniTennessee is facing a rural healthcare crisis that is costing lives — and it is a direct result of policy failure, not bad luck. Our state is one of only ten that has refused to expand Medicaid, leaving over 300,000 Tennesseans without insurance and cutting off the funding lifeline that keeps rural hospitals alive. For families across the 3rd District, this means access to hospitals, reduced prescription costs, and the ability to see a doctor before it’s necessary, rather than only after an emergency. During this crisis, insurance companies post record profits. I believe healthcare is a human right — not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. Every person deserves access to affordable, quality care without fear of bankruptcy.Environmental justice means protecting our mountains, farmland, and waterways while ensuring every community — rural, working-class, and historically overlooked — has access to clean air, safe water, and a healthy future. For too long, polluters and corporate interests have put profits over people. I believe our environment is a shared responsibility and a public trust

The work across Oak Ridge demonstrates how scientific research can drive breakthroughs in environmental protection, advanced materials, and ecological restoration. I support continued investment in responsible research and workforce development that helps our region lead in clean technology and environmental science.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about many areas of public policy. Our district needs lots, but the affordability crisis, healthcare crisis and corresponding impact of these realities means I will fight to raise the federal minimum wage, strengthen workers' right to organize, and close loopholes that allow corporations to suppress wages in rural communities with limited competition. For healthcare, first I will fight to expand Medicaid, protect the ACA, and secure federal stabilization funding for at-risk rural hospitals. I also pay special attention to focusing on environmental clean up measures, making sure social security is fair, and that taxation lays on the wealthiest rather than the most vulnerable.