Anna Golladay

Anna Golladay is a Democratic candidate running for election to the U.S. House to represent Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District in the primary scheduled for August 6, 2026 [1]. She announced her candidacy in February 2026 to challenge incumbent Republican Representative Charles Fleischmann [12]. Golladay is 52 years old and resides in the Park Central neighborhood of Chattanooga with her husband, Dr. Michael Krigbaum, who is a veterinarian [15].

Golladay describes herself as a progressive faith leader and small business owner [10]. She holds an undergraduate degree from Shepherd University, a Master’s in Integrated Marketing & Communications from West Virginia University, and a Master’s in Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology at the University of Denver [15]. Professionally, she is the CEO of Work of Place, a consulting firm that helps faith communities utilize their assets to improve neighborhood economic stability [15]. She also owns Biased Apparel, a clothing company she founded in 2011 [15]. Prior to her current roles, Golladay served as the senior director of Communications and Marketing for Convergence, an organization focused on reshaping non-profits and congregations [15].

Her background includes service as a pastor at St. Elmo United Methodist Church and St. Marks Church in Chattanooga [15]. In 2024, she announced a campaign for the Chattanooga City Council District 8 seat but did not win that election [17]. In February 2026, she formally entered the race for Congress [12]. Golladay’s campaign themes emphasize economic equity, affordable housing, and infrastructure [15]. She has stated that the congressional seat belongs to the residents of District 3 rather than the incumbent [12].

Golladay’s religious career has been marked by controversy regarding her stance on LGBTQ inclusion. In late 2025, she was fired from her position as an associate pastor at First Methodist Church in St. Elmo and St. Marks after officiating a same-sex wedding, which violated the United Methodist Church’s Book of Discipline [13]. The superintendent of the Scenic South District revoked her license for this action [13]. Golladay stated that she made the decision intentionally to support a couple she had guided for years, arguing that the church's rules were fundamentally wrong regarding pastoral care [13]. She is not an ordained minister but was licensed as a lay pastor [13].

Campaign finance data from the Federal Election Commission shows Golladay with $0 in receipts, disbursements, and cash on hand as of the time of reporting [3]. She has not completed Ballotpedia’s 2026 Candidate Connection survey [1].

Sources

• [1] Anna Golladay - Ballotpedia
• [2] Jean Howard-Hill - Ballotpedia
• [3] Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District election, 2026 (August 6 Democratic primary) - Ballotpedia)
• [4] Charles Fleischmann - Ballotpedia
• [5] United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [6] Tennessee elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [7] Tennessee gubernatorial election, 2026 - Ballotpedia
• [8] Candidate Lists | Tennessee Secretary of State
• [9] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Tennessee - Wikipedia
• [10] Anna Golladay - Vote Common Good
• [11] Anna Golladay Is Diligent And Trustworthy - Chattanoogan.com
• [12] Democrat Anna Golladay will challenge Chuck Fleischmann for Congress in 2026 | Chattanooga Times Free Press
• [13] Tennessee pastor fired for officiating same-sex wedding
• [15] Anna Golladay Announces Candidacy For Chattanooga District 8 City Council - Chattanoogan.com
• [16] Times Opinion: Can Anna Golladay beat the gerrymander? | Chattanooga Times Free Press
• [17] Anna Golladay announces campaign for Chattanooga council seat | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Public filings

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Tennessee — campaign finance

• State offices (Governor, US Senate, US Rep, TN Senate, TN House, State Executive Committee) — Tennessee Registry of Election Finance. Click Search for Candidates and PACs, enter last name “Golladay”, and submit.
• Shelby County and municipal offices (County Mayor, Commissioner, Sheriff, School Board, court clerks, municipal alderman, etc.) — Shelby County Public Campaign Finance Portal. Select the election year and search by candidate name (“Golladay”).

Tennessee — statement of interest

• Required for state and local officials and candidates — Tennessee Ethics Commission Conflict of Interest Search. Enter last name “Golladay”and, if needed, select the applicable position.

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