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Bryan Goldberg

born 1983-06-19 (Age 42)
Bryan Goldberg
Candidate for TN State House District 18 (Democratic Primary) Knox, TN 2026-08-06

Bryan Goldberg is a Democratic candidate running for Tennessee House of Representatives District 18 in the August 6, 2026 primary [1]. He was born in Miami, Florida, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2007 [1]. Goldberg has worked as a businessman, specifically serving as the manager of Knoxville’s BELFOR office for approximately 16 years [4], [5]. In this role, he oversees property restoration services following natural disasters such as tornadoes and fires [4].

Goldberg is a former competitive swimmer who attended UT on a Haslam Business Scholarship and was an All-American swimmer who made the USA National Team [5]. After graduation, he coached swimming at Halls High School and Middle School for eight years [5]. He served as President of the Knoxville Jewish Alliance from 2020 to 2024 and was a member of Leadership Knoxville’s Class of 2022 [4], [5]. He was also selected for the FBI Citizens Academy Program and was named one of Knoxville’s 40 under 40 leaders by Knox News in 2023 [4], [5].

Goldberg previously ran for District 18 in 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary with 100% of the vote on August 1, 2024 [1]. In the general election on November 5, 2024, he lost to incumbent Republican Elaine Davis, receiving 46.2% of the vote (16,013 votes) compared to Davis's 53.8% (18,611 votes) [1]. During that campaign, Goldberg faced attacks regarding property taxes, which he attributed to check fraud and identity theft in 2023; the Knox County Trustee’s Office confirmed the penalties were canceled because the Goldbergs were victims of a crime [6]. He also sued House Republican leaders over an attack website containing these claims [6].

For his 2026 campaign, Goldberg describes himself as a moderate Democrat who prioritizes the "common good" [4]. His platform includes opposing school vouchers, supporting common-sense gun laws including permit requirements for handguns, and expanding Medicaid in Tennessee [8]. He also advocates for creating a new mental health hospital in East Tennessee and improving traffic infrastructure on Alcoa Highway and Northshore Drive [8]. Goldberg resides in the Belmont West neighborhood of Knoxville with his wife, Adrienne, and their two children, Chase and Charlize [4].

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