Amends TCA Title 2.
Tennessee SB0630 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require that a candidate's name on a nominating petition must exactly match the name as it appears on their voter registration record. The bill affects candidates running for office in Tennessee by prohibiting the use of nicknames, abbreviations, or variations in spelling on ballots. Key provisions include the stipulation for uniformity in name representation to enhance clarity and reduce voter confusion.
Tennessee SB0630 amends Title 2 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to require that a candidate's name on a nominating petition must exactly match the name as it appears on their voter registration record. The bill affects candidates running for office in Tennessee by prohibiting the use of nicknames, abbreviations, or variations in spelling on ballots. Key provisions include the stipulation for uniformity in name representation to enhance clarity and reduce voter confusion.
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