TennesseeElection Laws - As introduced, requires a candidate's name on a nominating petition to match the candidate's name as it appears on the candidate's voter registration record; prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, and variations in spelling of candidates' names on ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2025
- Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government CommitteeLatest
- Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- Jan 31Filed for introductionIntroduced