Bill > HB0943

This bill amends Tennessee election law to require that a candidate's name on nominating petitions and ballots exactly match the name as it appears 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 they must use their voter registration name precisely. The new law prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, or alternative spellings of a candidate's name. To help candidates comply with this requirement, the coordinator of elections will be required to provide guidelines and examples. This change aims to standardize candidate naming on official election documents and prevent potential confusion or creative name presentations on ballots. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by ensuring clear and consistent candidate identification.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0943&ga=114