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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 3/11/2025
- Assigned to s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction