Bill > SB0367

This bill amends Tennessee law to allow statewide political parties more flexibility in selecting nominees to fill vacancies for judges, district attorneys general, or public defenders when these vacancies occur later than 180 days before the qualifying deadline for candidates. Previously, specific rules governed these situations, but this legislation permits parties to use any method outlined in their own rules to choose their nominees. The bill also clarifies that the chair of the nominating body must certify the chosen nominee to the coordinator of elections by the established qualifying deadline, and independent candidates must still follow the process of filing nominating petitions. The coordinator of elections will then inform county election commissions of the certified party nominees.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0367&ga=114