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The Rutherford County Republican Party sign hangs at the Rutherford County GOP headquarters in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Nov. 5, 2024 (Photo by Vanessa Hamel)

Sparks defeats Mata in close race for Tennessee’s 49th District

Hannah Ferreira, Staff reporter November 5, 2024
Republican Mike Sparks defeated Democrat Luis Mata in a race to represent Tennessee’s 49th House district on Nov. 5, 2024.
The Smyrna Depot District building (left) and Front Street (right). (Photo by Caleb Revill).

Mike Sparks vs. Luis Mata: Rutherford County’s most competitive race

Jackson Thomas, Contributing writer October 15, 2024

One of the most competitive local races in the 2024 election for Tennessee is District 49’s Tennessee State House of Representatives race with candidates Mike Sparks and Luis Mata.  District...

Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Who is on the Rutherford County ballot?

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer October 14, 2024
Early voting in Tennessee begins Wednesday and goes until Oct. 31, and it is important to be informed on the candidates on the ballot, all the way from president to your state and local level.
Signs indicate that specific locations are polling locations throughout the election in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Photo by Makayla Boling)

Third-party voting: Do MTSU students believe it a viable option?

Alyssa Williams, Managing editor September 16, 2024

As the election draws closer, the debate over third-party voting grows in size, MTSU students included.  In an increase from previous years, 63% of U.S. adults in 2024 agree that a third...

Tennessee State Rep. Mike Sparks takes part in class discussion at Middle Tennessee State University's College of Media and Entertainment. (Photo by Jenene Grover)

Midterm Elections and Midterm Exams: State Rep Studies at MTSU During Election Year

Matthew Giffin October 13, 2022

Story by Jenene Grover | Contributing Writer State Rep. Mike Sparks, 55, represents Tennessee’s District 49 as a Republican, serving his district since 2010 and is up for reelection this November....

'Let us in': College Republicans event shuts-out most attendees, spawns protests

‘Let us in’: College Republicans event shuts-out most attendees, spawns protests

Sidelines February 9, 2017

Photo by Robin Duff / Staff Writer  Story by Sarah Grace Taylor / Editor-in-Chief, Caleb Revill / Staff Writer and Robin Duff / Staff Writer  The MTSU College Republicans' “Ask Your Reps” event...

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