Casha and Sparks are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Rutherford County election filings.
August 6 primary result: Connie Casha was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; Mike Sparks was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Connie Casha spent 15 years with the Tennessee Department of Education before serving as Director of Early Learning Programs at MTSU, per her campaign site. She has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. She is the Democratic nominee for House District 49.
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Mike Sparks is a business owner, business consultant, author, and entrepreneur with a background in real estate and mass communication, per the Tennessee House Republican Caucus. He is the Republican incumbent for House District 49. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 49 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 49 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Connie Casha and Mike Sparks. Candidate information follows official Rutherford County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Tennessee House District 49 election in Tennessee?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Rutherford County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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