Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 | ||
Current incumbent | Antonio Parkinson |
Tennessee's ninety-eighth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Antonio Parkinson.
Tennessee state representatives represent an average of 64,102 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 57,468 residents.
Members of the Tennessee House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Tennessee legislators assume office the 15th of January following the election.
To be eligible to serve in the Tennessee House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
State legislators | |
---|---|
Salary | Per diem |
$22,667/year | $229/day |
In Tennessee, there are two ways a vacancy can be filled in the house. When twelve months or more remain in a unfilled term, a special election must be held within the allowable time frame set by law. If less than twelve months remain in the term, the current members of the house must vote on a replacement.
Elections for the office of Tennessee House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for August 6, 2020. The filing deadline is April 2, 2020.
Incumbent Antonio Parkinson (D) won election in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Antonio Parkinson (D) |
100
|
11,184 |
|
Total votes: 11,184 |
Incumbent Antonio Parkinson defeated Johnnie Hatten in the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 on August 2, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
✔ |
|
Antonio Parkinson (D) |
81.5
|
4,389 |
|
Johnnie Hatten (D) |
18.5
|
996 |
|
Total votes: 5,385 |
No Republican candidates ran in the primary.
Elections for the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on August 4, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 7, 2016.
Incumbent Antonio Parkinson ran unopposed in the Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 general election.Tennessee House of Representatives, District 98 General Election, 2016
Party | Candidate | |
---|---|---|
Democratic | Antonio Parkinson Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Source: Tennessee Secretary of State |
Tennessee House of Representatives, District 98 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Antonio Parkinson Incumbent | 74.31% | 2,679 | |
Democratic | Johnnie Hatten | 25.69% | 926 | |
Total Votes | 3,605 |
Elections for 99 seats in the Tennessee House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 7, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 3, 2014. Incumbent Antonio Parkinson was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Parkinson was unopposed in the general election.
Elections for the office of Tennessee House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 2, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 5, 2011. Incumbent Antonio Parkinson (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for Tennessee House of Representatives District 98 raised a total of $385,613. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $38,561 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Tennessee House of Representatives District 98
Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
---|---|---|---|
2016 | $77,061 | 2 | $38,531 |
2014 | $30,516 | 1 | $30,516 |
2012 | $25,383 | 1 | $25,383 |
2010 | $38,393 | 1 | $38,393 |
2008 | $73,323 | 1 | $73,323 |
2006 | $41,560 | 1 | $41,560 |
2004 | $39,875 | 1 | $39,875 |
2002 | $33,500 | 1 | $33,500 |
2000 | $26,002 | 1 | $26,002 |
Total | $385,613 | 10 | $38,561 |