Connie Casha

Connie Casha is the Democratic candidate for Tennessee House of Representatives District 49 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Republican Mike Sparks.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a longtime Smyrna resident and educator who has worked in a school district, nonprofit organizations, the Tennessee Department of Education and Middle Tennessee State University.[3]

Casha advanced from the Democratic primary on August 6, 2026, with no opponent on the ballot.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a wife, mother and grandmother who has worked with children with and without disabilities, with families seeking services, and with students pursuing teacher licensure.[3] She listed fully funded public schools, universal child care and economic security as her three key messages, and said she would move funding from education voucher programs to public schools.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.