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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Antonio Parkinson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
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.
Who is running for Tennessee House District 98 in 2026?
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.
When is the Tennessee House District 98 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 Shelby County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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