Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 in Tennessee State House District 49, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Mike Sparks — Incumbent Tennessee State Representative in TN

  Mike Sparks is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Tennessee's House District 49, first elected in 2010. Born on January 11, 1967, he is married to Felicia, has two sons, and two grandchildren. A Baptist, Sparks is a multifaceted professional with experience as a business owner, consultant, author, entrepreneur, publisher, and radio spokesperson. His educational background includes real estate, mass communication, and emergency medical training. In the legislature, he serves on key committees including Appropriations, Finance, Ways, and Means, Insurance, Private Acts, and TennCare. Sparks has championed legislation on diverse issues, from cracking down on contraband in prisons and addressing school bus driver shortages to proposing tax cuts on healthy foods, promoting mental health initiatives, and advocating for housing affordability.

• Connie Casha — Candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 in TN

  Connie Casha is a Democratic Party candidate vying for a seat in the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 49. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary election, scheduled for August 6, 2026, with the goal of securing her party's nomination to proceed to the general election on November 3, 2026. Casha is campaigning for this legislative position in Tennessee. The incumbent for District 49 is a Republican, who is also running in the 2026 Republican primary, setting the stage for a potential general election contest.