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This bill amends Tennessee election law to require that a candidate's name on nominating petitions and ballots exactly match the name on their voter registration record. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous option for candidates to choose how their name appears on the ballot and instead mandates that only the name from the voter registration record can be used. The legislation prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, or alternate spellings of candidates' names on official election documents. To help candidates comply with these new requirements, the coordinator of elections will be required to provide guidelines and examples explaining how to correctly list their names. The purpose of this bill appears to be standardizing candidate name representation to reduce potential confusion or inconsistency in election materials. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated justification that it serves the public welfare by ensuring clear and consistent candidate identification.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0630&ga=114