TennesseeTennessee’s 2026 U.S. House primary would receive an election-law exception
Tennessee’s 2026 primary for U.S. House seats would be exempt from one section of state election law when the measure becomes law.
What it does
Tennessee’s 2026 primary for U.S. House seats would be exempt from one section of state election law. The exception would take effect when the measure becomes law.
Argument forThe explicit exception could help election officials identify which state election rules apply when running Tennessee’s 2026 U.S. House primary.
Argument againstA special exception for this primary could make it harder for voters and candidates to understand which rules apply across elections.
More detail
The measure would exempt this primary from Section 2-13-209 of Tennessee election law. The exception covers Tennessee’s 2026 primary election for U.S. House seats. The measure would take effect upon becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 27Comp. became Pub. Ch. 2Latest
- May 7Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
- May 6Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State & Local Government CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 5/6/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
- May 6Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
- May 6Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 5/7/2026
- May 5Filed for introductionMinor
- May 5Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
- May 5Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 5/6/2026Introduced
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