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State Representative, 49th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Tennessee laws and the state budget in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Taxes & budget
Connie CashaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike SparksRepublican
- Sponsored bill exempting fresh produce from the food sales tax.In office
Education
Connie CashaDemocratic
- Supports strong public schools and accessible child care.
Mike SparksRepublican
- Sponsored bill adjusting school funding with real-time enrollment data.In office
Economy & jobs
Connie CashaDemocratic
- Supports quality, affordable child care for working families.
Mike SparksRepublican
- Sponsored law granting up to six weeks' family caregiving leave.In office
Health & human services
Connie CashaDemocratic
- Supports health care for all.
Mike SparksRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Connie CashaDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mike SparksRepublican
- Sponsored law shielding local employees' home information from records requests.In office
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