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Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 98

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One candidate is tracked for Tennessee House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Antonio Parkinson. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

August 6 primary result: Antonio Parkinson was unopposed for the Democratic nomination; no Republican candidate qualified. Antonio Parkinson is the only major-party nominee 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.

Antonio Parkinson

Antonio Parkinson

Democratic · Incumbent

Antonio Parkinson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a retired fire lieutenant serving his eighth term representing District 98, per his campaign site. He founded ABetterMemphis.com, Inc. and previously chaired the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators.

2026 priorities (per the campaign site)

Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-08-07.

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Candidate roster from official Shelby County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-08-07. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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