Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 943: Election 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.

In committee Last action March 11, 2025: Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 943 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election 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. Primary sponsor: Bo Mitchell (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2025): Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Bo Mitchell (Democratic).