Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-317 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-317
Binding effect of presidential primary
Status: in_force

The results of the preferential presidential primary shall be binding on the delegates to the national conventions as provided in this section. The delegates to the national conventions shall be bound by the results of the preferential presidential primary for the first two (2) ballots and shall vote for the candidate to whom they are pledged as provided in § 2-13-307 . The delegates shall thereafter be bound to support such candidate so long as the candidate, not to exceed two (2) ballots, has twenty percent (20%) of the total convention vote or until such time the candidate of their party releases them from the results of the presidential preference primary. Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 17; T.C.A., § 2-1357.
The results of the preferential presidential primary shall be binding on the delegates to the national conventions as provided in this section. The delegates to the national conventions shall be bound by the results of the preferential presidential primary for the first two (2) ballots and shall vote for the candidate to whom they are pledged as provided in § 2-13-307 . The delegates shall thereafter be bound to support such candidate so long as the candidate, not to exceed two (2) ballots, has twenty percent (20%) of the total convention vote or until such time the candidate of their party releases them from the results of the presidential preference primary.
Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 17; T.C.A., § 2-1357.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-136 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-136
Forms and supplies
Status: in_force

(a) The coordinator of elections, at the expense of the state, shall provide the county election commissions with all forms necessary to carry out this chapter. The commissions shall be the custodians of the forms. (b) A county election commission may use a form generated by the county with the approval of the state coordinator of elections. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 183, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-236; Acts 1994, ch. 919, § 28.
(a) The coordinator of elections, at the expense of the state, shall provide the county election commissions with all forms necessary to carry out this chapter. The commissions shall be the custodians of the forms.
(b) A county election commission may use a form generated by the county with the approval of the state coordinator of elections.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 183, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-236; Acts 1994, ch. 919, § 28.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-201 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-201
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Registry of Election Finance Act of 1989." Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 1.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Registry of Election Finance Act of 1989."
Acts 1989, ch. 585, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-313 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-313
Solicitation and acceptance of campaign contributions by judicial candidate
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a judicial candidate may personally solicit and accept campaign contributions. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 668,s 1, eff. 3/18/2022.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a judicial candidate may personally solicit and accept campaign contributions.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 668,s 1, eff. 3/18/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-4-110 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 2-4-110
Filling vacancies - Notice of appointment
Status: in_force

If a county election commission determines that an official whom it has appointed cannot serve, the commission shall appoint a registered voter of the county to fill the vacancy and shall give the voter notice of such appointment. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-410; Acts 1988, ch. 933, §4; 1997 , ch. 558, § 28; 1999, ch. 197, § 5.
If a county election commission determines that an official whom it has appointed cannot serve, the commission shall appoint a registered voter of the county to fill the vacancy and shall give the voter notice of such appointment.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-410; Acts 1988, ch. 933, §4; 1997 , ch. 558, § 28; 1999, ch. 197, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-7-132 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 2-7-132
Completion of duplicate tally sheets - Certification - Final proclamation of vote
Status: in_force

(a) After the completion of the requirements of § 2-7-131 , the duplicate tally sheets shall then be completed, showing the total number of votes cast for each office and question, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, including write-in candidates, and for each position on a question. (b) The duplicate tally sheets shall be certified correct and signed by each judge and by the officer of elections and shall be placed in the poll books. (c) A final proclamation shall then be made as to the total vote received by each candidate and for each position on questions. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-732.
(a) After the completion of the requirements of § 2-7-131 , the duplicate tally sheets shall then be completed, showing the total number of votes cast for each office and question, the total number of votes cast for each candidate, including write-in candidates, and for each position on a question.
(b) The duplicate tally sheets shall be certified correct and signed by each judge and by the officer of elections and shall be placed in the poll books.
(c) A final proclamation shall then be made as to the total vote received by each candidate and for each position on questions.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-732.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-1-103 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 2-1-103
Scope of title
Status: in_force

All elections for public office, for candidacy for public office, and on questions submitted to the people shall be conducted under this title. Acts 1972 ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-103.
All elections for public office, for candidacy for public office, and on questions submitted to the people shall be conducted under this title.
Acts 1972 ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-103.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-11-112 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 2-11-112
Additional members from majority party added to commission
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, if the majority party, as defined in § 2-1-104 , changes as a result of the 2008 regular November election, then two (2) additional members from the majority party shall be added to the commission. The additional members shall meet the same qualifications and shall be appointed and elected in the same manner as other members of the commission. Acts 2009, ch. 376, § 1; 2011, ch. 125, §§ 3, 4.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, if the majority party, as defined in § 2-1-104 , changes as a result of the 2008 regular November election, then two (2) additional members from the majority party shall be added to the commission. The additional members shall meet the same qualifications and shall be appointed and elected in the same manner as other members of the commission.
Acts 2009, ch. 376, § 1; 2011, ch. 125, §§ 3, 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-12-203 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 2-12-203
Precinct registrars and assistants - Compensation
Status: in_force

For each day's attendance upon registration periods and for attendance at the polls, precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall be paid a minimum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day. The compensation may be increased by resolution of the county legislative body. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1211.
For each day's attendance upon registration periods and for attendance at the polls, precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall be paid a minimum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) per day. The compensation may be increased by resolution of the county legislative body.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1211.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-102 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-102
Qualified voter - Citizenship requirement
Status: in_force

(a) A citizen of the United States eighteen (18) years of age or older who is a resident of this state is a qualified voter unless the citizen is disqualified under this title or under a judgment of infamy pursuant to § 40-20-112 . (b) (1) An individual who is not a citizen of the United States shall not vote in a federal, state, or local election. (2) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall not grant voting rights to a person who is not a United States citizen for an election. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 939, s 1, eff. 4/29/2022. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1973, ch. 327, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-202; Acts 1981, ch. 342, § 2; 1994, ch. 919, § 1.
(a) A citizen of the United States eighteen (18) years of age or older who is a resident of this state is a qualified voter unless the citizen is disqualified under this title or under a judgment of infamy pursuant to § 40-20-112 .
(b) (1) An individual who is not a citizen of the United States shall not vote in a federal, state, or local election. (2) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall not grant voting rights to a person who is not a United States citizen for an election.
(1) An individual who is not a citizen of the United States shall not vote in a federal, state, or local election.
(2) A county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall not grant voting rights to a person who is not a United States citizen for an election.
Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 939, s 1, eff. 4/29/2022.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1973, ch. 327, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-202; Acts 1981, ch. 342, § 2; 1994, ch. 919, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-105
Preparation of machines for election
Status: in_force

(a) The county election commission shall have the proper ballot labels placed on the voting machines and shall have the machines put in proper order for voting with the registering counters set at zero (000), the counting mechanisms locked, and each machine sealed with a pre-numbered seal. The voting machine technician shall certify in writing that, before sealing each machine but after preparing it for an election, such technician has tested each voting lever and that each machine is in proper working order. (b) Before examining the voting machines to determine whether they are properly set up, the commission shall mail notices to the chairs of the county executive committees of the political parties and to independent candidates stating where and when the machines will be examined. Each county executive committee chair and county primary board chair may designate a representative who may be present to see that the machines are properly prepared for use in the election. (c) When the machines have been examined, the party representatives and either the commission or the voting machine technician shall make a certificate in writing which shall be filed in the county election commission office stating the number of machines, whether all of the machines are set at zero (000), the number registered on each protective counter and the number on each metal seal with which the machines are sealed. (d) The keys for each machine shall be sealed in an envelope showing the location where the machine is to be used, the number of the machine, the number on the protective counter, and the seal number. (e) The commission may delegate its duty to examine the machines to the voting machine technician. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 4; T.C.A., § 2-905; Acts 1992, ch. 895, § 1.
(a) The county election commission shall have the proper ballot labels placed on the voting machines and shall have the machines put in proper order for voting with the registering counters set at zero (000), the counting mechanisms locked, and each machine sealed with a pre-numbered seal. The voting machine technician shall certify in writing that, before sealing each machine but after preparing it for an election, such technician has tested each voting lever and that each machine is in proper working order.
(b) Before examining the voting machines to determine whether they are properly set up, the commission shall mail notices to the chairs of the county executive committees of the political parties and to independent candidates stating where and when the machines will be examined. Each county executive committee chair and county primary board chair may designate a representative who may be present to see that the machines are properly prepared for use in the election.
(c) When the machines have been examined, the party representatives and either the commission or the voting machine technician shall make a certificate in writing which shall be filed in the county election commission office stating the number of machines, whether all of the machines are set at zero (000), the number registered on each protective counter and the number on each metal seal with which the machines are sealed.
(d) The keys for each machine shall be sealed in an envelope showing the location where the machine is to be used, the number of the machine, the number on the protective counter, and the seal number.
(e) The commission may delegate its duty to examine the machines to the voting machine technician.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 4; T.C.A., § 2-905; Acts 1992, ch. 895, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-18-109 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 2-18-109
Powers and duties of committee
Status: in_force

(a) The objections, petitions and answers shall be referred to the committee. (b) The committee shall take evidence and consider the objections. (c) The committee and any subcommittee of it may: (1) Send for and examine persons and papers; (2) Issue compulsory process for them running to every county in the state, which may be executed by the sergeant-at-arms of either house or any assistant sergeant-at-arms, or by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable, or by any special agent appointed by the chair of the committee or by the chair of any subcommittee; (3) Punish for contempt by fine and imprisonment; (4) Employ stenographers; (5) Sit for the taking of evidence at any place in Tennessee and, when in their judgment necessary, in four (4) subcommittees; (6) Take depositions upon such notice and under such rules and regulations as they may prescribe in the absence of rules prescribed by the general assembly; (7) Fix the time in which the evidence in chief and rebuttal shall be produced or taken and the time for argument; and (8) Do all things proper and necessary to ascertain the facts and report on them. (d) The evidence shall be taken within the forty (40) days next after the issues are made except that, if within forty (40) days the committee on the governor's election asks for further time, the general assembly may grant it. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 17; T.C.A., § 2-1809.
(a) The objections, petitions and answers shall be referred to the committee.
(b) The committee shall take evidence and consider the objections.
(c) The committee and any subcommittee of it may: (1) Send for and examine persons and papers; (2) Issue compulsory process for them running to every county in the state, which may be executed by the sergeant-at-arms of either house or any assistant sergeant-at-arms, or by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable, or by any special agent appointed by the chair of the committee or by the chair of any subcommittee; (3) Punish for contempt by fine and imprisonment; (4) Employ stenographers; (5) Sit for the taking of evidence at any place in Tennessee and, when in their judgment necessary, in four (4) subcommittees; (6) Take depositions upon such notice and under such rules and regulations as they may prescribe in the absence of rules prescribed by the general assembly; (7) Fix the time in which the evidence in chief and rebuttal shall be produced or taken and the time for argument; and (8) Do all things proper and necessary to ascertain the facts and report on them.
(1) Send for and examine persons and papers;
(2) Issue compulsory process for them running to every county in the state, which may be executed by the sergeant-at-arms of either house or any assistant sergeant-at-arms, or by any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable, or by any special agent appointed by the chair of the committee or by the chair of any subcommittee;
(3) Punish for contempt by fine and imprisonment;
(4) Employ stenographers;
(5) Sit for the taking of evidence at any place in Tennessee and, when in their judgment necessary, in four (4) subcommittees;
(6) Take depositions upon such notice and under such rules and regulations as they may prescribe in the absence of rules prescribed by the general assembly;
(7) Fix the time in which the evidence in chief and rebuttal shall be produced or taken and the time for argument; and
(8) Do all things proper and necessary to ascertain the facts and report on them.
(d) The evidence shall be taken within the forty (40) days next after the issues are made except that, if within forty (40) days the committee on the governor's election asks for further time, the general assembly may grant it.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 17; T.C.A., § 2-1809.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-106 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-106
Delivery of machines to polling places
Status: in_force

The election commission shall ensure that the voting machines are delivered to the polling places in a timely manner and are set up in the proper manner for use at the election. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., §2-906; Acts 2008 , ch. 928, § 17.
The election commission shall ensure that the voting machines are delivered to the polling places in a timely manner and are set up in the proper manner for use at the election.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., §2-906; Acts 2008 , ch. 928, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-5-104 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 2-5-104
Candidates for other than statewide elections
Status: in_force

(a) Each independent or primary candidate, other than those filing under § 2-5-103 , and those filing under subsection (b) or subsection (c), shall file the candidate's original nominating petition with the chair or the administrator of elections of the county election commission in the county in which the candidate is a resident and shall file certified duplicates of the nominating petition with the chairs or administrators of the county election commissions in all counties wholly or partially within the area served by the office which the candidate seeks. (b) (1) Each independent or primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress shall file the candidate's nominating petitions as a candidate for an office elected by the voters of the entire state would file the candidate's nominating petitions under § 2-5-103 . (2) However, any independent and primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress from a district located entirely in one (1) county shall file the candidate's nominating petitions under this section. (c) Each candidate for municipal office shall file the candidate's original nominating petition with the county election commission where the municipality is located. If the municipality is located in more than one (1) county, the candidate shall file the nominating petition with the county election commission of the county responsible for holding the election pursuant to § 6-53-101 . Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1973, ch. 31, § 1; 1977, ch. 480, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 2; 1979, ch. 115, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-508; Acts 1982, ch. 746, §§ 1, 2; 1998, ch. 720, §§ 1, 2.
(a) Each independent or primary candidate, other than those filing under § 2-5-103 , and those filing under subsection (b) or subsection (c), shall file the candidate's original nominating petition with the chair or the administrator of elections of the county election commission in the county in which the candidate is a resident and shall file certified duplicates of the nominating petition with the chairs or administrators of the county election commissions in all counties wholly or partially within the area served by the office which the candidate seeks.
(b) (1) Each independent or primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress shall file the candidate's nominating petitions as a candidate for an office elected by the voters of the entire state would file the candidate's nominating petitions under § 2-5-103 . (2) However, any independent and primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress from a district located entirely in one (1) county shall file the candidate's nominating petitions under this section.
(1) Each independent or primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress shall file the candidate's nominating petitions as a candidate for an office elected by the voters of the entire state would file the candidate's nominating petitions under § 2-5-103 .
(2) However, any independent and primary candidate for the office of representative to the United States congress from a district located entirely in one (1) county shall file the candidate's nominating petitions under this section.
(c) Each candidate for municipal office shall file the candidate's original nominating petition with the county election commission where the municipality is located. If the municipality is located in more than one (1) county, the candidate shall file the nominating petition with the county election commission of the county responsible for holding the election pursuant to § 6-53-101 .
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1973, ch. 31, § 1; 1977, ch. 480, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 2; 1979, ch. 115, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-508; Acts 1982, ch. 746, §§ 1, 2; 1998, ch. 720, §§ 1, 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-101 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-101
Chapter definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Administrator of elections" means the chief administrative officer appointed by the county election commission. The "administrator of elections" created by this section is the immediate successor to the "registrar-at-large" for each county; (2) "Commission" means the county election commission unless another intent is clearly shown; and (3) "Deputy" means all office personnel or clerical assistants other than the administrator of elections and is the immediate successor to "deputy registrar." Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-201; Acts 1997, ch. 558, §§ 21, 22.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Administrator of elections" means the chief administrative officer appointed by the county election commission. The "administrator of elections" created by this section is the immediate successor to the "registrar-at-large" for each county;
(2) "Commission" means the county election commission unless another intent is clearly shown; and
(3) "Deputy" means all office personnel or clerical assistants other than the administrator of elections and is the immediate successor to "deputy registrar."
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-201; Acts 1997, ch. 558, §§ 21, 22.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-1-107 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 2-1-107
Signer of petition - Address required
Status: in_force

(a) Any person signing a petition required under this title, whether for nomination of a candidate, for a referendum or for any other purpose, shall include the address of such person's residence. The signer of a petition must include the address of such person's residence as shown on such person's voter registration card in order for that person's signature to be counted; provided, that if the address shown on the petition is within the precinct in which the person is registered but is not the address shown on the registration card, the signature shall be valid and shall be counted. In the event that the signer of a petition includes information on a nominating petition that exceeds the information contained on such person's voter registration card, the signature shall be counted if there is no conflict between them. If no street address is shown on the signer's voter registration card, that person's signature and address as shown on such person's voter registration card shall be sufficient. However, a street address shall be sufficient, and no apartment number shall be required. (b) Any person who signed a permanent registration card shall sign any petition signed under this title; provided, that any person who printed such person's name on such person's permanent registration card shall print the name on any petition signed under this title. However, failure to comply with the foregoing shall not operate to disqualify any nominating signature or candidate's signature. (c) A person's regular signature shall be accepted just as such person's legal signature would be accepted. For example, for the purposes of this section "Joe Public" shall be accepted just as "Joseph Q. Public" would be accepted. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-106; Acts 1981, ch. 478, § 2; 1988, ch. 933, § 1.
(a) Any person signing a petition required under this title, whether for nomination of a candidate, for a referendum or for any other purpose, shall include the address of such person's residence. The signer of a petition must include the address of such person's residence as shown on such person's voter registration card in order for that person's signature to be counted; provided, that if the address shown on the petition is within the precinct in which the person is registered but is not the address shown on the registration card, the signature shall be valid and shall be counted. In the event that the signer of a petition includes information on a nominating petition that exceeds the information contained on such person's voter registration card, the signature shall be counted if there is no conflict between them. If no street address is shown on the signer's voter registration card, that person's signature and address as shown on such person's voter registration card shall be sufficient. However, a street address shall be sufficient, and no apartment number shall be required.
(b) Any person who signed a permanent registration card shall sign any petition signed under this title; provided, that any person who printed such person's name on such person's permanent registration card shall print the name on any petition signed under this title. However, failure to comply with the foregoing shall not operate to disqualify any nominating signature or candidate's signature.
(c) A person's regular signature shall be accepted just as such person's legal signature would be accepted. For example, for the purposes of this section "Joe Public" shall be accepted just as "Joseph Q. Public" would be accepted.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-106; Acts 1981, ch. 478, § 2; 1988, ch. 933, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-213 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-213
Power and authority of registry in conducting audits and hearings - Subpoenas - Contempt
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For the purpose of conducting any hearing or audit as provided in this chapter, the registry has the power to administer oaths, to call any party to testify under oath at the hearings, to require the attendance of witnesses, the production of books, records, and papers, and to take the depositions of witnesses. (2) For purposes of subdivision (a)(1), the registry is authorized to issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena duces tecum to compel the production of any books, records or papers. These subpoenas may be served by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business mailing address, or by personnel of the registry, or shall be directed for service to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or is found, or where the person in custody of any books, records, or papers resides or is found. (b) In case of a refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person under subsection (a), any circuit or chancery court of this state within the jurisdiction in which the person refusing to obey the subpoena is found or resides may issue to the person, upon application by the registry, an order requiring the person to appear before the court to show cause why the person should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished by the court as a contempt of court. Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 15.
(a) (1) For the purpose of conducting any hearing or audit as provided in this chapter, the registry has the power to administer oaths, to call any party to testify under oath at the hearings, to require the attendance of witnesses, the production of books, records, and papers, and to take the depositions of witnesses. (2) For purposes of subdivision (a)(1), the registry is authorized to issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena duces tecum to compel the production of any books, records or papers. These subpoenas may be served by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business mailing address, or by personnel of the registry, or shall be directed for service to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or is found, or where the person in custody of any books, records, or papers resides or is found.
(1) For the purpose of conducting any hearing or audit as provided in this chapter, the registry has the power to administer oaths, to call any party to testify under oath at the hearings, to require the attendance of witnesses, the production of books, records, and papers, and to take the depositions of witnesses.
(2) For purposes of subdivision (a)(1), the registry is authorized to issue a subpoena for any witness or a subpoena duces tecum to compel the production of any books, records or papers. These subpoenas may be served by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the addressee's business mailing address, or by personnel of the registry, or shall be directed for service to the sheriff of the county where the witness resides or is found, or where the person in custody of any books, records, or papers resides or is found.
(b) In case of a refusal to obey a subpoena issued to any person under subsection (a), any circuit or chancery court of this state within the jurisdiction in which the person refusing to obey the subpoena is found or resides may issue to the person, upon application by the registry, an order requiring the person to appear before the court to show cause why the person should not be held in contempt for refusal to obey the subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena may be punished by the court as a contempt of court.
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 15.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-108 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-108
Meetings of state primary boards - Appointment of county primary boards
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Each state primary board shall meet at a public building in Nashville at least once in every even-numbered year at the call of its chair, or on such other occasions as may be necessary in order that it may fulfill its duties under this title. (2) Meetings of each state primary board shall be open and subject to title 8, chapter 44. (b) Each state primary board shall appoint five (5) persons in each county, for terms of two (2) years from the date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified by taking the oath, to compose its county primary boards. (c) The county primary board of each statewide political party created by this section for each county is the immediate successor to the county boards of primary election commissioners of each political party. Wherever in the Tennessee Code the county boards of primary election commissioners of political parties are referred to, "county primary board" shall be substituted. Acts 1972, ch. 740, §§ 1, 9; 1974, ch. 465, § 1; 1976, ch. 739, §§ 1-3; 1977, ch. 480, § 7; T.C.A., § 2-1309.
(a) (1) Each state primary board shall meet at a public building in Nashville at least once in every even-numbered year at the call of its chair, or on such other occasions as may be necessary in order that it may fulfill its duties under this title. (2) Meetings of each state primary board shall be open and subject to title 8, chapter 44.
(1) Each state primary board shall meet at a public building in Nashville at least once in every even-numbered year at the call of its chair, or on such other occasions as may be necessary in order that it may fulfill its duties under this title.
(2) Meetings of each state primary board shall be open and subject to title 8, chapter 44.
(b) Each state primary board shall appoint five (5) persons in each county, for terms of two (2) years from the date of their appointment and until their successors are appointed and qualified by taking the oath, to compose its county primary boards.
(c) The county primary board of each statewide political party created by this section for each county is the immediate successor to the county boards of primary election commissioners of each political party. Wherever in the Tennessee Code the county boards of primary election commissioners of political parties are referred to, "county primary board" shall be substituted.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, §§ 1, 9; 1974, ch. 465, § 1; 1976, ch. 739, §§ 1-3; 1977, ch. 480, § 7; T.C.A., § 2-1309.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-8-115 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 2-8-115
Primary elections - Certification of nominees
Status: in_force

The coordinator of elections shall certify the names of the nominees of political parties to the county election commission of each county in which the nominees are candidates by the qualifying deadlines set in § 2-5-101 . Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1977, ch. 480, § 6; T.C.A., § 2-815.
The coordinator of elections shall certify the names of the nominees of political parties to the county election commission of each county in which the nominees are candidates by the qualifying deadlines set in § 2-5-101 .
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1977, ch. 480, § 6; T.C.A., § 2-815.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-209 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-209
Residency requirements for candidate in primary election for U.S. senate or for member of U.S. house of representatives
Status: in_force

In order to qualify as a candidate in a primary election for United States senate or for member of the United States house of representatives, a person shall meet the residency requirements for state senators and representatives contained in the Tennessee constitution. Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 857,s 1, eff. 4/13/2022.
In order to qualify as a candidate in a primary election for United States senate or for member of the United States house of representatives, a person shall meet the residency requirements for state senators and representatives contained in the Tennessee constitution.
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 857,s 1, eff. 4/13/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-115 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-115
Violence and intimidation to prevent voting
Status: in_force

It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person, directly or indirectly, personally or through any other person: (1) By force or threats to prevent or endeavor to prevent any elector from voting at any primary or final election; (2) To make use of any violence, force or restraint, or to inflict or threaten the infliction of any injury, damage, harm or loss; or (3) In any manner to practice intimidation upon or against any person in order to induce or compel such person to vote or refrain from voting, to vote or refrain from voting for any particular person or measure, or on account of such person having voted or refrained from voting in any such election. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1915; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1999, ch. 216, § 4.
It is a Class A misdemeanor for any person, directly or indirectly, personally or through any other person:
(1) By force or threats to prevent or endeavor to prevent any elector from voting at any primary or final election;
(2) To make use of any violence, force or restraint, or to inflict or threaten the infliction of any injury, damage, harm or loss; or
(3) In any manner to practice intimidation upon or against any person in order to induce or compel such person to vote or refrain from voting, to vote or refrain from voting for any particular person or measure, or on account of such person having voted or refrained from voting in any such election.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1915; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 1999, ch. 216, § 4.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-17-110 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 2-17-110
Voting machine as evidence
Status: in_force

(a) If voting machines were used in the election, any party to the contest who challenges either the accuracy of the voting machines or the accuracy of the election officials' recording of the vote on the machines may have the machine or machines brought into court to be examined by the parties or as evidence. (b) The total votes shown on the machine shall be conclusive unless the court finds reason to believe that the vote shown on the machine is not accurate. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1710.
(a) If voting machines were used in the election, any party to the contest who challenges either the accuracy of the voting machines or the accuracy of the election officials' recording of the vote on the machines may have the machine or machines brought into court to be examined by the parties or as evidence.
(b) The total votes shown on the machine shall be conclusive unless the court finds reason to believe that the vote shown on the machine is not accurate.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1710.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-11-102 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 11 / Section 2-11-102
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

Each member of the state election commission shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and shall have been a resident of the state for at least seven (7) years prior to such member's election. No more than two (2) members shall be from the same grand division, and each member shall have been a resident of the grand division such member represents for at least four (4) years preceding such member's election; provided, however, that if two (2) additional members are added pursuant to § 2-11-112 , then no more than three (3) members shall be from the same grand division. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 72, § 3; T.C.A., § 2-1102; Acts 2009, ch. 376, § 2.
Each member of the state election commission shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age and shall have been a resident of the state for at least seven (7) years prior to such member's election. No more than two (2) members shall be from the same grand division, and each member shall have been a resident of the grand division such member represents for at least four (4) years preceding such member's election; provided, however, that if two (2) additional members are added pursuant to § 2-11-112 , then no more than three (3) members shall be from the same grand division.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 72, § 3; T.C.A., § 2-1102; Acts 2009, ch. 376, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-102 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-102
Equipment furnished for machine
Status: in_force

The county election commission shall have each voting machine furnished: (1) With an electric light or a substitute for one which will give sufficient light to enable the voters while in the booth to read the ballot labels and to enable election officials to examine the counters; and (2) With a curtain or other equipment so as to conceal the voter and the voter's action while voting. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-902.
The county election commission shall have each voting machine furnished:
(1) With an electric light or a substitute for one which will give sufficient light to enable the voters while in the booth to read the ballot labels and to enable election officials to examine the counters; and
(2) With a curtain or other equipment so as to conceal the voter and the voter's action while voting.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-902.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-133 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-133
False or misleading information regarding voting
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits an offense who, with intent to deceive or disseminate information that person knows to be incorrect, provides or publishes false or misleading information regarding the qualifications to vote, the requirements to register to vote, whether an individual voter is currently registered to vote or eligible to register to vote, voter registration deadlines, or polling dates, times, and locations. (b) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.
(a) A person commits an offense who, with intent to deceive or disseminate information that person knows to be incorrect, provides or publishes false or misleading information regarding the qualifications to vote, the requirements to register to vote, whether an individual voter is currently registered to vote or eligible to register to vote, voter registration deadlines, or polling dates, times, and locations.
(b) A violation of subsection (a) is a Class E felony.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-121 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-121
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 108,s 12, eff. 4/4/2023. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 1, eff. 4/1/2019. Acts 2003 , ch. 414, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 9; 2009 , ch. 556, § 6.
Repealed by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 108,s 12, eff. 4/4/2023.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 77, s 1, eff. 4/1/2019.
Acts 2003 , ch. 414, § 2; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 9; 2009 , ch. 556, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-311 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-311
Absentee ballot boxes - Requirements
Status: in_force

(a) Absentee ballot boxes shall meet the requirements for standard ballot boxes under § 2-5-214 , have at least two (2) hasps for locks, and be equipped with baffles so that ballots cannot be removed without unlocking the box. (b) The ballot boxes shall be locked at the beginning of absentee voting with one (1) lock from a county election commissioner of one (1) party and another lock provided by a commissioner of another party. The commissioners shall retain the keys personally. The boxes may not be unlocked except when the votes are to be counted. (c) In addition to the locks required in subsection (b), the county election commission shall place two (2) numbered seals on each ballot box at the beginning of absentee voting with one (1) seal placed by a county election commissioner of each party. Such seal numbers shall be recorded by the administrator of elections and certified in duplicate by one (1) commissioner of each party, and the original shall be forwarded by mail immediately to the office of the coordinator of elections and the duplicate shall be filed in the election commission office. The seals may not be broken except when the votes are to be counted. If a seal or seals are broken, the administrator shall immediately attach new numbered seals and certify in writing to the coordinator of elections the numbers and a description of the circumstances necessitating this action. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-627; Acts 1984, ch. 636, § 2; 1993, ch. 518, §§ 12, 21; T.C.A., § 2-6-127; Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2.
(a) Absentee ballot boxes shall meet the requirements for standard ballot boxes under § 2-5-214 , have at least two (2) hasps for locks, and be equipped with baffles so that ballots cannot be removed without unlocking the box.
(b) The ballot boxes shall be locked at the beginning of absentee voting with one (1) lock from a county election commissioner of one (1) party and another lock provided by a commissioner of another party. The commissioners shall retain the keys personally. The boxes may not be unlocked except when the votes are to be counted.
(c) In addition to the locks required in subsection (b), the county election commission shall place two (2) numbered seals on each ballot box at the beginning of absentee voting with one (1) seal placed by a county election commissioner of each party. Such seal numbers shall be recorded by the administrator of elections and certified in duplicate by one (1) commissioner of each party, and the original shall be forwarded by mail immediately to the office of the coordinator of elections and the duplicate shall be filed in the election commission office. The seals may not be broken except when the votes are to be counted. If a seal or seals are broken, the administrator shall immediately attach new numbered seals and certify in writing to the coordinator of elections the numbers and a description of the circumstances necessitating this action.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-627; Acts 1984, ch. 636, § 2; 1993, ch. 518, §§ 12, 21; T.C.A., § 2-6-127; Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-306 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-306
Absentee voter dying prior to election day - Disposition of ballot
Status: in_force

If an absentee voter has voted before an election and such absentee voter dies before election day, the county election commission shall count such voter's ballot or vote. The casting of a proper ballot by a person who dies before the day of the election does not invalidate the election. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-620; Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 16, 21; T.C.A., § 2-6-120; Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2.
If an absentee voter has voted before an election and such absentee voter dies before election day, the county election commission shall count such voter's ballot or vote. The casting of a proper ballot by a person who dies before the day of the election does not invalidate the election.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-620; Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 16, 21; T.C.A., § 2-6-120; Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-104 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-104
Voting machines for early voting
Status: in_force

(a) A county election commission may use voting machines for early voting. The county election commission shall choose one (1) of the following options for its method of early voting: (1) Place all races on a machine ballot; (2) Place some of the races on a machine ballot and part of the races on a paper ballot; or (3) Place all races on a paper ballot. (b) (1) No single mechanical lever machine may have more than nine hundred ninety-nine (999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period. (2) No single direct recording electronic (DRE) voting system may have more than nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (9,999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period. (c) The county election commission shall secure each voting machine used in early voting to prohibit tampering and shall also provide maximum security that allows no other person, except for persons designated by the election commission or the administrator of elections, to have access to the room or facility in which the voting machines, ballots and other election supplies are stored. (d) The coordinator of elections shall, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, promulgate rules and regulations for use of voting machines for early voting. These rules and regulations shall include appropriate provisions for the security of the machines. Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2; 1997, ch. 558, § 18.
(a) A county election commission may use voting machines for early voting. The county election commission shall choose one (1) of the following options for its method of early voting: (1) Place all races on a machine ballot; (2) Place some of the races on a machine ballot and part of the races on a paper ballot; or (3) Place all races on a paper ballot.
(1) Place all races on a machine ballot;
(2) Place some of the races on a machine ballot and part of the races on a paper ballot; or
(3) Place all races on a paper ballot.
(b) (1) No single mechanical lever machine may have more than nine hundred ninety-nine (999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period. (2) No single direct recording electronic (DRE) voting system may have more than nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (9,999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period.
(1) No single mechanical lever machine may have more than nine hundred ninety-nine (999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period.
(2) No single direct recording electronic (DRE) voting system may have more than nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine (9,999) voters using a single machine during the early voting period.
(c) The county election commission shall secure each voting machine used in early voting to prohibit tampering and shall also provide maximum security that allows no other person, except for persons designated by the election commission or the administrator of elections, to have access to the room or facility in which the voting machines, ballots and other election supplies are stored.
(d) The coordinator of elections shall, in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, promulgate rules and regulations for use of voting machines for early voting. These rules and regulations shall include appropriate provisions for the security of the machines.
Acts 1994, ch. 859, § 2; 1997, ch. 558, § 18.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-309 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-309
Presidential candidate's consent
Status: in_force

(a) In the event that the delegate-candidate is subject to § 2-13-308(2) , the delegate-candidate shall provide the secretary of state with the presidential candidate's written consent thereto no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon prevailing time at the time the nominating petition is filed. (b) In the event that such consent is not granted in writing by the presidential candidate, then the name of the delegate-candidate shall appear on the ballot as an uncommitted delegate-candidate. (c) Each presidential candidate must consent for each district to at least one (1) more and no more than twice the number of delegate-candidates being pledged to such candidate than the number of delegates allocated to the district. Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 9; T.C.A., § 2-1349; Acts 1980, ch. 481, § 2; 1986, ch. 562, § 17.
(a) In the event that the delegate-candidate is subject to § 2-13-308(2) , the delegate-candidate shall provide the secretary of state with the presidential candidate's written consent thereto no later than twelve o'clock (12:00) noon prevailing time at the time the nominating petition is filed.
(b) In the event that such consent is not granted in writing by the presidential candidate, then the name of the delegate-candidate shall appear on the ballot as an uncommitted delegate-candidate.
(c) Each presidential candidate must consent for each district to at least one (1) more and no more than twice the number of delegate-candidates being pledged to such candidate than the number of delegates allocated to the district.
Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 9; T.C.A., § 2-1349; Acts 1980, ch. 481, § 2; 1986, ch. 562, § 17.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-5-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 2-5-105
Certification of political party nominees
Status: in_force

Political party nominees are qualified by certification of their names as nominees under chapter 8 of this title or §§ 2-13-101 - 2-13-205. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-503.
Political party nominees are qualified by certification of their names as nominees under chapter 8 of this title or §§ 2-13-101 - 2-13-205.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-503.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-301 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-301
Short title
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Southern Regional Presidential Convention Delegate Act of 1986." Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1341; Acts 1986, ch. 562, § 6.
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Southern Regional Presidential Convention Delegate Act of 1986."
Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1341; Acts 1986, ch. 562, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-303 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-303
Indirect contributions - Political action committees
Status: in_force

For purposes of the limitations contained in this part: (1) Contributions made to any political campaign committee authorized by a candidate to accept contributions on the candidate's behalf shall be considered to be contributions made to such candidate; (2) Contributions made by a political campaign committee authorized by a candidate to make expenditures on the candidate's behalf shall be considered contributions made by such candidate; (3) All contributions made by a person, either directly or indirectly, on behalf of a particular candidate, including contributions which are in any way earmarked or otherwise directed through an intermediary or conduit to such candidate, shall be treated as contributions from such person to such candidate. The intermediary or conduit shall report the original source and the intended recipient of such contribution to the registry of election finance and to the intended recipient; (4) All contributions made by affiliated political campaign committees shall be considered to have been made by a single committee; and (5) Expenditures made by any person in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, the candidate's political campaign committees, or their agents, shall be considered to be a contribution to such candidate. For purposes of this subdivision (5), the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, the candidate's political campaign committees, or their authorized agents shall be considered to be an expenditure. Acts 1995, ch. 531, § 1.
For purposes of the limitations contained in this part:
(1) Contributions made to any political campaign committee authorized by a candidate to accept contributions on the candidate's behalf shall be considered to be contributions made to such candidate;
(2) Contributions made by a political campaign committee authorized by a candidate to make expenditures on the candidate's behalf shall be considered contributions made by such candidate;
(3) All contributions made by a person, either directly or indirectly, on behalf of a particular candidate, including contributions which are in any way earmarked or otherwise directed through an intermediary or conduit to such candidate, shall be treated as contributions from such person to such candidate. The intermediary or conduit shall report the original source and the intended recipient of such contribution to the registry of election finance and to the intended recipient;
(4) All contributions made by affiliated political campaign committees shall be considered to have been made by a single committee; and
(5) Expenditures made by any person in cooperation, consultation, or concert with, or at the request or suggestion of, a candidate, the candidate's political campaign committees, or their agents, shall be considered to be a contribution to such candidate. For purposes of this subdivision (5), the financing by any person of the dissemination, distribution, or republication, in whole or in part, of any broadcast or any written, graphic, or other form of campaign materials prepared by the candidate, the candidate's political campaign committees, or their authorized agents shall be considered to be an expenditure.
Acts 1995, ch. 531, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-116 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-116
Use of voting machines by groups of citizens
Status: in_force

A county election commission may establish and implement a policy permitting the use of voting machines by a group of citizens; provided, that in any county having a metropolitan form of government, the decision to implement the policy is subject to the approval of the local governing body. Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 21, 22; 1995, ch. 489, § 1.
A county election commission may establish and implement a policy permitting the use of voting machines by a group of citizens; provided, that in any county having a metropolitan form of government, the decision to implement the policy is subject to the approval of the local governing body.
Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 21, 22; 1995, ch. 489, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-12-202 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 2-12-202
Precinct registrars and assistants - Appointment and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The majority party members of the county election commission shall appoint one (1) precinct registrar for each polling place, and the minority party members of the commission shall appoint one (1) precinct registrar for each polling place. The appointments shall be made for each election. (b) The commission may appoint for each polling place for each election only as many assistant precinct registrars as may be necessary to expedite voting. (c) Precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall perform the duties imposed by this title and duties assigned them by the county election commission. Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 268,Secs.s4, s5 eff. 4/25/2013. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1210; Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 4, 21.
(a) The majority party members of the county election commission shall appoint one (1) precinct registrar for each polling place, and the minority party members of the commission shall appoint one (1) precinct registrar for each polling place. The appointments shall be made for each election.
(b) The commission may appoint for each polling place for each election only as many assistant precinct registrars as may be necessary to expedite voting.
(c) Precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall perform the duties imposed by this title and duties assigned them by the county election commission.
Amended by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 268,Secs.s4, s5 eff. 4/25/2013.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1210; Acts 1993, ch. 518, §§ 4, 21.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-108 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-108
Unlawful possession of official registration or election supplies
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly possesses any official registration or election supplies, except as required or permitted by this title, commits a Class E felony. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 308, § 3; T.C.A., § 2-1908; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 12.
A person who knowingly possesses any official registration or election supplies, except as required or permitted by this title, commits a Class E felony.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 308, § 3; T.C.A., § 2-1908; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 12.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-110 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-110
Registration of those unable to appear at commission office
Status: in_force

The commission may provide for the registration of persons who cannot appear in person due to illness or other good cause by sending the administrator of elections to their homes or other place where they are within the county to register such persons. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-210.
The commission may provide for the registration of persons who cannot appear in person due to illness or other good cause by sending the administrator of elections to their homes or other place where they are within the county to register such persons.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-210.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-113 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-113
Digital currency as campaign contribution
Status: in_force

(a) A candidate or political campaign committee is allowed to accept digital currency as a contribution. Digital currency shall be considered a monetary contribution with the value of the digital currency being the market value of the digital currency at the time the contribution is received. (b) Any increase in the value of digital currency being held by a candidate or political campaign committee shall be reported as interest on any statement filed pursuant to § 2-10-105 . (c) A candidate or political campaign committee must sell any digital currency and deposit the proceeds from those sales into a campaign account before spending the funds. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 379,s 2, eff. 4/30/2015.
(a) A candidate or political campaign committee is allowed to accept digital currency as a contribution. Digital currency shall be considered a monetary contribution with the value of the digital currency being the market value of the digital currency at the time the contribution is received.
(b) Any increase in the value of digital currency being held by a candidate or political campaign committee shall be reported as interest on any statement filed pursuant to § 2-10-105 .
(c) A candidate or political campaign committee must sell any digital currency and deposit the proceeds from those sales into a campaign account before spending the funds.
Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 379,s 2, eff. 4/30/2015.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-18-114 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 2-18-114
Announcement of aggregate vote - Declaration of election by resolution
Status: in_force

Upon the decision, the speaker of the senate shall announce the aggregate vote of the persons voted for as corrected and determined by the joint assembly. The person having the highest number shall be declared to be elected by resolution as under § 2-18-105 . Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1814.
Upon the decision, the speaker of the senate shall announce the aggregate vote of the persons voted for as corrected and determined by the joint assembly. The person having the highest number shall be declared to be elected by resolution as under § 2-18-105 .
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1814.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-402 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-402
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Contribution" means any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, loan guaranty, payment, gift, or subscription, of money or like thing of value, and any contract, agreement, promise or other obligation, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of defraying any expenses of a governor or governor-elect's inauguration or the celebration of a governor or governor-elect's inauguration; (2) "Multicandidate political campaign committee" means a political campaign committee to support or oppose two (2) or more candidates for public office or two (2) or more measures; and (3) "Person" means an individual, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, committee, association, labor organization or any other organization or group of persons, but does not mean a corporation or the executive officers or other representatives of a corporation. Acts 2001, ch. 458, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 5.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Contribution" means any advance, conveyance, deposit, distribution, transfer of funds, loan, loan guaranty, payment, gift, or subscription, of money or like thing of value, and any contract, agreement, promise or other obligation, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of defraying any expenses of a governor or governor-elect's inauguration or the celebration of a governor or governor-elect's inauguration;
(2) "Multicandidate political campaign committee" means a political campaign committee to support or oppose two (2) or more candidates for public office or two (2) or more measures; and
(3) "Person" means an individual, limited liability company, partnership, limited liability partnership, committee, association, labor organization or any other organization or group of persons, but does not mean a corporation or the executive officers or other representatives of a corporation.
Acts 2001, ch. 458, § 1; 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-17-103 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 2-17-103
Contests for office of presidential and vice presidential elector
Status: in_force

(a) Contests for the office of presidential and vice presidential elector shall be decided finally and unreviewably before the last day of November by the presidential electors tribunal composed of the governor, secretary of state and attorney general and reporter. (b) A petition of contest shall be filed with the secretary of state and a copy of the petition delivered to the chair of the state executive committee of the political party against whose electors the complaint is made within ten (10) days after the election. The petition shall state each ground of complaint specifically and concisely. (c) A hearing shall be held on the petition between the fifth and tenth day after it is filed at a time and place set by the governor. The governor shall publish a notice of the hearing in each grand division in a newspaper of general circulation. No other pleadings are required. The complaining political party or candidate for elector and each other candidate may be present at the hearing in person and by counsel, may examine and cross-examine witnesses, and may introduce evidence relevant to the grounds of protest. (d) The governor may administer oaths and subpoena witnesses for the tribunal. The hearing is not subject to the rules of evidence as applied in courts. (e) After deciding the contest by majority vote, the tribunal shall record its decision and file it with the returns of the election. The governor, secretary of state, and the attorney general and reporter shall then proceed under § 2-8-110 as in uncontested elections. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 15; T.C.A., § 2-1703.
(a) Contests for the office of presidential and vice presidential elector shall be decided finally and unreviewably before the last day of November by the presidential electors tribunal composed of the governor, secretary of state and attorney general and reporter.
(b) A petition of contest shall be filed with the secretary of state and a copy of the petition delivered to the chair of the state executive committee of the political party against whose electors the complaint is made within ten (10) days after the election. The petition shall state each ground of complaint specifically and concisely.
(c) A hearing shall be held on the petition between the fifth and tenth day after it is filed at a time and place set by the governor. The governor shall publish a notice of the hearing in each grand division in a newspaper of general circulation. No other pleadings are required. The complaining political party or candidate for elector and each other candidate may be present at the hearing in person and by counsel, may examine and cross-examine witnesses, and may introduce evidence relevant to the grounds of protest.
(d) The governor may administer oaths and subpoena witnesses for the tribunal. The hearing is not subject to the rules of evidence as applied in courts.
(e) After deciding the contest by majority vote, the tribunal shall record its decision and file it with the returns of the election. The governor, secretary of state, and the attorney general and reporter shall then proceed under § 2-8-110 as in uncontested elections.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 754, § 15; T.C.A., § 2-1703.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-7-137 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 2-7-137
Items to be locked in ballot box after certification of the completed tally sheets
Status: in_force

After certification of the completed tally sheets and the performance of the other duties of this chapter, the officer of elections shall have the following items placed in the ballot box or boxes which shall then be locked: (1) The bound bundles of paper ballots; (2) The record of voter assistance; (3) The envelopes containing spoiled ballots; (4) The envelopes containing rejected ballots; (5) The poll books; (6) The bound applications for ballots; (7) The portions of unused paper ballots containing the numbered stubs; (8) The envelopes containing the voting machine keys; and (9) The ballot box keys. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-737; Acts 1982, ch. 871, § 1.
After certification of the completed tally sheets and the performance of the other duties of this chapter, the officer of elections shall have the following items placed in the ballot box or boxes which shall then be locked:
(1) The bound bundles of paper ballots;
(2) The record of voter assistance;
(3) The envelopes containing spoiled ballots;
(4) The envelopes containing rejected ballots;
(5) The poll books;
(6) The bound applications for ballots;
(7) The portions of unused paper ballots containing the numbered stubs;
(8) The envelopes containing the voting machine keys; and
(9) The ballot box keys.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-737; Acts 1982, ch. 871, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-1-115 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 2-1-115
Computation of time
Status: in_force

The computation of time within which to do any act required by this title shall be in accordance with § 1-3-102 . Acts 1979, ch. 306, § 4; T.C.A., § 2-115; Acts 1980, ch. 609, § 3; 1991, ch. 273, § 1.
The computation of time within which to do any act required by this title shall be in accordance with § 1-3-102 .
Acts 1979, ch. 306, § 4; T.C.A., § 2-115; Acts 1980, ch. 609, § 3; 1991, ch. 273, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-20-108 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 20 / Section 2-20-108
Posting of instructions where precinct-based optical scanners are utilized
Status: in_force

In any polling place where precinct-based optical scanners are utilized, the election commission shall post instructions stating, "Please check the recorded votes on your ballot before inserting into scanner." Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 965,s 5, eff. 5/2/2022.
In any polling place where precinct-based optical scanners are utilized, the election commission shall post instructions stating, "Please check the recorded votes on your ballot before inserting into scanner."
Added by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 965,s 5, eff. 5/2/2022.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-130 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-130
Transfer of registration - New registration card
Status: in_force

The administrator of elections, after transferring a registration, shall immediately give or mail to the voter a new registration card unless the transfer is accomplished through § 2-7-140 . If the registration is transferred as a result of § 2-7-140 , the administrator shall not provide the voter with a new registration card until after the completion of the election. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-230; Acts 1997, ch. 550, § 5.
The administrator of elections, after transferring a registration, shall immediately give or mail to the voter a new registration card unless the transfer is accomplished through § 2-7-140 . If the registration is transferred as a result of § 2-7-140 , the administrator shall not provide the voter with a new registration card until after the completion of the election.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-230; Acts 1997, ch. 550, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-315 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-315
Certification of political party's delegates
Status: in_force

The delegate-candidate, or delegate-candidates, according to the number allocated for any presidential candidate or for the uncommitted designation, receiving the highest number of votes shall be certified as that political party's delegate or delegates to the party's national convention. Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 15; T.C.A., § 2-1355.
The delegate-candidate, or delegate-candidates, according to the number allocated for any presidential candidate or for the uncommitted designation, receiving the highest number of votes shall be certified as that political party's delegate or delegates to the party's national convention.
Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 15; T.C.A., § 2-1355.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-105
Voter assistance - Assistance by person convicted of voter fraud prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) Persons voting early are entitled to the same assistance in voting they would be entitled to if they appeared to vote on election day. The procedures under § 2-7-116 govern how assistance should be given. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person convicted of voter fraud in any state shall not assist a person in voting under this section. Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 4/30/2019. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-604; Acts 1980, ch. 638, § 9; T.C.A., § 2-6-104 ; Acts 1994, ch. 859, §§ 2, 12; 1995, ch. 88, § 1.
(a) Persons voting early are entitled to the same assistance in voting they would be entitled to if they appeared to vote on election day. The procedures under § 2-7-116 govern how assistance should be given.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a person convicted of voter fraud in any state shall not assist a person in voting under this section.
Amended by 2019 Tenn. Acts, ch. 271,s 1, eff. 4/30/2019.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-604; Acts 1980, ch. 638, § 9; T.C.A., § 2-6-104 ; Acts 1994, ch. 859, §§ 2, 12; 1995, ch. 88, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-105
False swearing or affirming
Status: in_force

A person to whom an oath is legally administered under this title commits perjury if such person knowingly and willfully swears or affirms falsely touching a matter material to the point in question. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1905.
A person to whom an oath is legally administered under this title commits perjury if such person knowingly and willfully swears or affirms falsely touching a matter material to the point in question.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1905.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-110 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-110
Lists of nominees for county primary boards
Status: in_force

(a) Each state primary board shall appoint the members of its county primary boards from lists submitted by the county executive committees. (b) Where the list submitted by the county executive committee is not divided fairly among the elements of the party, the state primary board may appoint two (2) members of the county primary board without regard for the list, but it shall appoint the other three (3) members from the list submitted by the county executive committee. (c) If no list is submitted, the state primary board shall draw up its own list of nominees from which it shall appoint the county primary board for that county or it may designate the county election commission to act as its county primary board. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1976, ch. 600, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1311.
(a) Each state primary board shall appoint the members of its county primary boards from lists submitted by the county executive committees.
(b) Where the list submitted by the county executive committee is not divided fairly among the elements of the party, the state primary board may appoint two (2) members of the county primary board without regard for the list, but it shall appoint the other three (3) members from the list submitted by the county executive committee.
(c) If no list is submitted, the state primary board shall draw up its own list of nominees from which it shall appoint the county primary board for that county or it may designate the county election commission to act as its county primary board.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1976, ch. 600, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1311.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-12-111 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 2-12-111
Notices of elections
Status: in_force

(a) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality in which the election is to be held, a notice of all elections, except special elections, not less than twenty-one (21) days before the qualifying deadline for candidates in the election which shall be named in the notice. (b) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county a notice of elections on questions not less than twenty (20) days nor more than thirty (30) days before the day of the election. The notice shall include in its entirety the resolution or other instrument requiring the holding of the election except for signatures or names. (c) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, a notice of every election, stating the day, time and polling places for the election, not more than ten (10) nor less than three (3) days before the day of the election. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1216; Acts 1981, ch. 478, § 20; 2011, ch. 412, § 6.
(a) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality in which the election is to be held, a notice of all elections, except special elections, not less than twenty-one (21) days before the qualifying deadline for candidates in the election which shall be named in the notice.
(b) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county a notice of elections on questions not less than twenty (20) days nor more than thirty (30) days before the day of the election. The notice shall include in its entirety the resolution or other instrument requiring the holding of the election except for signatures or names.
(c) The county election commission shall publish, in a newspaper of general circulation in the county, a notice of every election, stating the day, time and polling places for the election, not more than ten (10) nor less than three (3) days before the day of the election.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1216; Acts 1981, ch. 478, § 20; 2011, ch. 412, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-4-103 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 2-4-103
Residence and age qualifications of election officials
Status: in_force

(a) Officers of elections, judges, machine operators, precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall be registered voters and shall reside in the county in which they are appointed to serve. (b) Inspectors shall be registered voters at a polling place in the county and shall be inhabitants of the county. (c) In counties having a population of less than six hundred thousand (600,000) according to the federal census of 1970 or any later federal census, the county election commission may appoint persons as precinct registrars who shall be registered voters at a polling place in the county and shall be inhabitants of the county. (d) (1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government, the county election commission may appoint persons as precinct registrars who shall be registered voters at a polling place within each legislative district. (2) Inspectors shall be registered voters at a polling place in the legislative district in those counties having a metropolitan form of government. (e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county election commission may appoint as an election official a person who has reached sixteen (16) years of age and who meets all other requirements to serve. This section does not prohibit a high school student appointed as a poll official from receiving compensation in addition to having an excused absence. Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 6, eff. 4/2/2020. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-403; Acts 1980, ch. 804, § 1; 2000, ch. 756, § 7; 2001, ch. 413, §§7, 8; 2003 , ch. 374, §1; 2011 , ch. 167, § 1.
(a) Officers of elections, judges, machine operators, precinct registrars and assistant precinct registrars shall be registered voters and shall reside in the county in which they are appointed to serve.
(b) Inspectors shall be registered voters at a polling place in the county and shall be inhabitants of the county.
(c) In counties having a population of less than six hundred thousand (600,000) according to the federal census of 1970 or any later federal census, the county election commission may appoint persons as precinct registrars who shall be registered voters at a polling place in the county and shall be inhabitants of the county.
(d) (1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government, the county election commission may appoint persons as precinct registrars who shall be registered voters at a polling place within each legislative district. (2) Inspectors shall be registered voters at a polling place in the legislative district in those counties having a metropolitan form of government.
(1) In counties having a metropolitan form of government, the county election commission may appoint persons as precinct registrars who shall be registered voters at a polling place within each legislative district.
(2) Inspectors shall be registered voters at a polling place in the legislative district in those counties having a metropolitan form of government.
(e) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a county election commission may appoint as an election official a person who has reached sixteen (16) years of age and who meets all other requirements to serve. This section does not prohibit a high school student appointed as a poll official from receiving compensation in addition to having an excused absence.
Amended by 2020 Tenn. Acts, ch. 655, s 6, eff. 4/2/2020.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-403; Acts 1980, ch. 804, § 1; 2000, ch. 756, § 7; 2001, ch. 413, §§7, 8; 2003 , ch. 374, §1; 2011 , ch. 167, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-113 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-113
Willful or fraudulent violations by officials
Status: in_force

Any election official or member of a board or commission holding office under this title who willfully or fraudulently violates any of the provisions of this title made for the protection of elections commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1913; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; Acts 2001, ch. 465, § 9.
Any election official or member of a board or commission holding office under this title who willfully or fraudulently violates any of the provisions of this title made for the protection of elections commits a Class A misdemeanor.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1913; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; Acts 2001, ch. 465, § 9.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-17-115 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 17 / Section 2-17-115
Malicious or frivolous contests
Status: in_force

Costs and a reasonable attorney's fee shall be assessed against the contestant or the appellant if the contest or the appeal is maliciously or frivolously prosecuted. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1715.
Costs and a reasonable attorney's fee shall be assessed against the contestant or the appellant if the contest or the appeal is maliciously or frivolously prosecuted.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1715.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-18-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 18 / Section 2-18-105
Aggregate vote when no objection - Resolution of election
Status: in_force

(a) After the returns of all the counties have been considered, if there is no objection by any claimant, the aggregate vote shall be announced by the speaker of the senate, and the person having the highest number of votes shall then be declared to be elected by resolution, which shall be in order and passed in substantially this form: "Resolved, That ______________, having the highest number of votes at the election in November last, has been elected and shall be Governor of Tennessee." (b) If it appears to the convention that the result would not be changed if all objections were sustained, the person having the highest number of votes shall be declared elected as in subsection (a). Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1805.
(a) After the returns of all the counties have been considered, if there is no objection by any claimant, the aggregate vote shall be announced by the speaker of the senate, and the person having the highest number of votes shall then be declared to be elected by resolution, which shall be in order and passed in substantially this form: "Resolved, That ______________, having the highest number of votes at the election in November last, has been elected and shall be Governor of Tennessee."
(b) If it appears to the convention that the result would not be changed if all objections were sustained, the person having the highest number of votes shall be declared elected as in subsection (a).
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1805.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-106 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-106
State primary board - Operating provisions
Status: in_force

When acting as the state primary board of its party, the state executive committee shall operate subject to the following provisions: (1) The chair and secretary of the committee, duly elected under the rules of the political party, shall be the chair and secretary of the board; (2) Unless elected to the committee under § 2-13-103 , the chair shall vote only in the event of a tie vote among the members and the secretary shall not vote; and (3) If there is not a quorum at a properly called meeting, the members present may adjourn from day to day and may treat the absence of a member after the first day of the meeting as a temporary vacancy unless there is known to be good cause for the absence. The members present may fill the vacancy for that meeting only. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978 ch. 754, § 11; T.C.A., § 2-1307.
When acting as the state primary board of its party, the state executive committee shall operate subject to the following provisions:
(1) The chair and secretary of the committee, duly elected under the rules of the political party, shall be the chair and secretary of the board;
(2) Unless elected to the committee under § 2-13-103 , the chair shall vote only in the event of a tie vote among the members and the secretary shall not vote; and
(3) If there is not a quorum at a properly called meeting, the members present may adjourn from day to day and may treat the absence of a member after the first day of the meeting as a temporary vacancy unless there is known to be good cause for the absence. The members present may fill the vacancy for that meeting only.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978 ch. 754, § 11; T.C.A., § 2-1307.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-3-104 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 2-3-104
Ratio of number of voters to voting machines
Status: in_force

Where voting machines are used, there shall be, as nearly as practicable, no more than one thousand (1,000) registered voters per voting machine. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-304; Acts 1997, ch. 558, § 1; 2002, ch. 698, § 2; 2006, ch. 642, § 2.
Where voting machines are used, there shall be, as nearly as practicable, no more than one thousand (1,000) registered voters per voting machine.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-304; Acts 1997, ch. 558, § 1; 2002, ch. 698, § 2; 2006, ch. 642, § 2.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-107 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-107
Illegal registration or voting
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits a Class D felony who: (1) Intentionally and knowing that such person is not entitled to, registers or votes in any manner or attempts to register or vote in any manner where or when such person is not entitled to under this title, including voting more than once in the same election; or (2) Votes in the primary elections of more than one (1) political party in an election. (b) When any person is convicted of a violation of subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2), in addition to any other punishment that may be imposed for the offense, the court shall impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). The additional fine shall be paid to the clerk of the court imposing sentence, who shall transfer it to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the fine in the reward pool fund, created by § 40-8-105 . Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 246,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017. Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 724,s 9, eff. 4/16/2014. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 308, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-1907; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 11; 2004, ch. 480, § 10; 2006, ch. 903, § 1.
(a) A person commits a Class D felony who: (1) Intentionally and knowing that such person is not entitled to, registers or votes in any manner or attempts to register or vote in any manner where or when such person is not entitled to under this title, including voting more than once in the same election; or (2) Votes in the primary elections of more than one (1) political party in an election.
(1) Intentionally and knowing that such person is not entitled to, registers or votes in any manner or attempts to register or vote in any manner where or when such person is not entitled to under this title, including voting more than once in the same election; or
(2) Votes in the primary elections of more than one (1) political party in an election.
(b) When any person is convicted of a violation of subdivision (a)(1) or (a)(2), in addition to any other punishment that may be imposed for the offense, the court shall impose a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000). The additional fine shall be paid to the clerk of the court imposing sentence, who shall transfer it to the state treasurer, who shall deposit the fine in the reward pool fund, created by § 40-8-105 .
Amended by 2017 Tenn. Acts, ch. 246,s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.
Amended by 2014 Tenn. Acts, ch. 724,s 9, eff. 4/16/2014.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1975, ch. 308, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-1907; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 11; 2004, ch. 480, § 10; 2006, ch. 903, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-2-105 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-2-105
Permanency of registration
Status: in_force

Registration of voters under this title is permanent. When a voter has once been registered under this title or under any previous permanent registration law if the voter would be eligible under this title, it is unnecessary for such voter to register again unless the voter's registration is purged under this title or was purged under a previous permanent registration law. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-205.
Registration of voters under this title is permanent. When a voter has once been registered under this title or under any previous permanent registration law if the voter would be eligible under this title, it is unnecessary for such voter to register again unless the voter's registration is purged under this title or was purged under a previous permanent registration law.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-205.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-3-202 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 2-3-202
Judicial and county officers - Time for election
Status: in_force

Elections for the following offices shall be held at the regular August election when the election immediately precedes the commencement of a full term: (1) Assessor of property; (2) Constable; (3) County clerk and clerks of the circuit and other courts; (4) County trustee; (5) District attorney general; (6) Judges of all courts; (7) Members of the county legislative body; (8) Register; and (9) Sheriff. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 934, § 28; T.C.A., § 2-308; Acts 1980, ch. 860, § 1.
Elections for the following offices shall be held at the regular August election when the election immediately precedes the commencement of a full term:
(1) Assessor of property;
(2) Constable;
(3) County clerk and clerks of the circuit and other courts;
(4) County trustee;
(5) District attorney general;
(6) Judges of all courts;
(7) Members of the county legislative body;
(8) Register; and
(9) Sheriff.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; 1978, ch. 934, § 28; T.C.A., § 2-308; Acts 1980, ch. 860, § 1.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-207 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-207
Filing fees for such elections
Status: in_force

The city council of any such metropolitan government may set any reasonable filing fees up to five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1973, ch. 363, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-1325.
The city council of any such metropolitan government may set any reasonable filing fees up to five hundred dollars ($500).
Acts 1973, ch. 363, § 2; T.C.A., § 2-1325.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-8-107 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 2-8-107
Disposition and keeping of pollbooks - Computerized counties
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall seal and forward all pollbooks containing the original poll list sheets to the secretary of state within ten (10) days after the election to be stored by the secretary of state for nine (9) years, and shall deposit the pollbooks containing the duplicate poll list sheets in the office of the county clerk to be stored by the county clerk for four (4) years in any secure place. (b) In computerized counties, the commission shall forward to the secretary of state electronically through the AES computer system a list of the names of all voters who participated in the election, verified as to its accuracy, on or before forty-five (45) days after the election, to be stored by the secretary of state for nine (9) years, and shall deposit the list in the office of the county clerk, either printed or in a CD-ROM format, to be stored by the clerk for six (6) years. The commission shall also forward to the secretary of state the list in a CD-ROM format in the time prescribed by law. (c) The election commission shall keep on file the voter signature list for six (6) years. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 2-807; Acts 1990, ch. 727, § 4; 1999, ch. 197, §8; 2007 , ch. 125, § 7.
(a) The commission shall seal and forward all pollbooks containing the original poll list sheets to the secretary of state within ten (10) days after the election to be stored by the secretary of state for nine (9) years, and shall deposit the pollbooks containing the duplicate poll list sheets in the office of the county clerk to be stored by the county clerk for four (4) years in any secure place.
(b) In computerized counties, the commission shall forward to the secretary of state electronically through the AES computer system a list of the names of all voters who participated in the election, verified as to its accuracy, on or before forty-five (45) days after the election, to be stored by the secretary of state for nine (9) years, and shall deposit the list in the office of the county clerk, either printed or in a CD-ROM format, to be stored by the clerk for six (6) years. The commission shall also forward to the secretary of state the list in a CD-ROM format in the time prescribed by law.
(c) The election commission shall keep on file the voter signature list for six (6) years.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 2-807; Acts 1990, ch. 727, § 4; 1999, ch. 197, §8; 2007 , ch. 125, § 7.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-111 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2-6-111
Filling out application to vote early
Status: in_force

The administrator of elections shall fill out the application to vote early except for the applicant's signature or mark. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 2-610, 2-6-110; Acts 1994, ch. 859, §§ 2, 12; 1995, ch. 88, § 6.
The administrator of elections shall fill out the application to vote early except for the applicant's signature or mark.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., §§ 2-610, 2-6-110; Acts 1994, ch. 859, §§ 2, 12; 1995, ch. 88, § 6.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-7-121 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 2-7-121
Rejected ballots
Status: in_force

No person may take any ballot from the polling place before the close of the polls. If a voter refuses to give the paper ballot to the judge to be deposited in the ballot box after marking it, the officer of elections shall require that the ballot be surrendered to the officer and shall deposit it in a sealed envelope marked "Rejected" with the person's name, the reason for rejection, and the officer's signature. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-721.
No person may take any ballot from the polling place before the close of the polls. If a voter refuses to give the paper ballot to the judge to be deposited in the ballot box after marking it, the officer of elections shall require that the ballot be surrendered to the officer and shall deposit it in a sealed envelope marked "Rejected" with the person's name, the reason for rejection, and the officer's signature.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-721.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-139 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-139
Permitted expenses
Status: in_force

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a candidate in any political convention or in any primary or final election, or any person, from employing and maintaining a proper clerical or office force so employed and maintained in good faith, nor to prevent any political parties, candidates, nominees, and organizations from disseminating literature and defraying the expense of public speakers, nor from announcing any candidacy in any newspaper. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the hiring of conveyances for voters who may be sick or otherwise unable to go to the polls; provided, that such expenses shall in no case exceed those allowed by law. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1947.
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a candidate in any political convention or in any primary or final election, or any person, from employing and maintaining a proper clerical or office force so employed and maintained in good faith, nor to prevent any political parties, candidates, nominees, and organizations from disseminating literature and defraying the expense of public speakers, nor from announcing any candidacy in any newspaper.
(b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the hiring of conveyances for voters who may be sick or otherwise unable to go to the polls; provided, that such expenses shall in no case exceed those allowed by law.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1947.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-15-202 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 2-15-202
Part definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this part: (1) "Cast" means accepted by the secretary of state in accordance with § 2-15-207(b) ; (2) "Elector" means an individual selected as a presidential elector under part 1 of this chapter and this part; (3) "President" means the president of the United States; (4) "Unaffiliated presidential candidate" means a candidate for president who qualifies for the general election ballot in this state by means other than nomination by a political party; and (5) "Vice president" means the vice president of the United States. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
As used in this part:
(1) "Cast" means accepted by the secretary of state in accordance with § 2-15-207(b) ;
(2) "Elector" means an individual selected as a presidential elector under part 1 of this chapter and this part;
(3) "President" means the president of the United States;
(4) "Unaffiliated presidential candidate" means a candidate for president who qualifies for the general election ballot in this state by means other than nomination by a political party; and
(5) "Vice president" means the vice president of the United States.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-15-209 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 15 / Section 2-15-209
Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 787,s 1, eff. 4/23/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-119 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-119
County election commission - Selection of voting machines - Destruction of voting machines when obsolete
Status: in_force

The county election commission shall: (1) Select the voting machines to be purchased for use in the county; and (2) Ensure the destruction of the voting machines when the machines are deemed obsolete. Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 817,s 1, eff. 4/29/2024.
The county election commission shall:
(1) Select the voting machines to be purchased for use in the county; and
(2) Ensure the destruction of the voting machines when the machines are deemed obsolete.
Added by 2024 Tenn. Acts, ch. 817,s 1, eff. 4/29/2024.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-10-111 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 2-10-111
Notification of local election by county election commission - Report of compliance with statement filings - Reporting of late filings
Status: in_force

(a) Each county election commission shall notify the state election commission and the registry of election finance of each local election held in that county at the same time that public notice is posted for the election. (b) Each time that a statement for a candidate for local public office or political campaign committee for a local election is due to be filed with the county election commission under § 2-10-105 , the county election commission shall file with the registry of election finance a report certifying that all candidates have filed the report timely or a list of all candidates who have failed to report timely. For each local candidate who is reported to the registry of election finance as filing late, the county election commission shall be required to file, on a form prescribed by the registry, information pertaining to the late filing. The registry shall determine by rule what information from the county election commission shall be necessary. Any changes or revisions to the rules shall be promulgated pursuant to § 4-55-103(1) . Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 6; 2009, ch. 556, § 5.
(a) Each county election commission shall notify the state election commission and the registry of election finance of each local election held in that county at the same time that public notice is posted for the election.
(b) Each time that a statement for a candidate for local public office or political campaign committee for a local election is due to be filed with the county election commission under § 2-10-105 , the county election commission shall file with the registry of election finance a report certifying that all candidates have filed the report timely or a list of all candidates who have failed to report timely. For each local candidate who is reported to the registry of election finance as filing late, the county election commission shall be required to file, on a form prescribed by the registry, information pertaining to the late filing. The registry shall determine by rule what information from the county election commission shall be necessary. Any changes or revisions to the rules shall be promulgated pursuant to § 4-55-103(1) .
Acts 2006 (1st Ex. Sess.), ch. 1, § 6; 2009, ch. 556, § 5.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-19-116 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 19 / Section 2-19-116
Misrepresentations on campaign literature or sample ballots - Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall print or cause to be printed or assist in the distribution or transportation of any facsimile of an official ballot, any unofficial sample ballot, writing, pamphlet, paper, photograph or other printed material which contains the endorsement of a particular candidate, group of candidates or proposition by an organization, group, candidate or other individual, whether existent or not, with the intent that the person receiving such printed material mistakenly believe that the endorsement of such candidate, candidates or proposition was made by an organization, group, candidate or entity other than the one or ones appearing on the printed material. (b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1916; Acts 1983, ch. 458, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
(a) No person shall print or cause to be printed or assist in the distribution or transportation of any facsimile of an official ballot, any unofficial sample ballot, writing, pamphlet, paper, photograph or other printed material which contains the endorsement of a particular candidate, group of candidates or proposition by an organization, group, candidate or other individual, whether existent or not, with the intent that the person receiving such printed material mistakenly believe that the endorsement of such candidate, candidates or proposition was made by an organization, group, candidate or entity other than the one or ones appearing on the printed material.
(b) A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1916; Acts 1983, ch. 458, § 1; 1989, ch. 591, § 113.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-8-112 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 2-8-112
Messenger to bring county returns to general assembly
Status: in_force

The general assembly may, if it becomes necessary, send a special messenger for the copy of the returns of any particular county deposited with the county clerk. The expenses of the messenger shall be paid out of the state treasury. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 2-812.
The general assembly may, if it becomes necessary, send a special messenger for the copy of the returns of any particular county deposited with the county clerk. The expenses of the messenger shall be paid out of the state treasury.
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1978, ch. 934, §§ 22, 36; T.C.A., § 2-812.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-9-107 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 2-9-107
Storage of machines
Status: in_force

Within twenty-four (24) hours after the close of the polls, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the voting machine technician shall have the machines returned to the storage places provided under § 2-9-104(b) . Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., 2-907.
Within twenty-four (24) hours after the close of the polls, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the voting machine technician shall have the machines returned to the storage places provided under § 2-9-104(b) .
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., 2-907.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-13-312 — TN Code / Title 2 / Chapter 13 / Section 2-13-312
Number of votes
Status: in_force

Each voter of the political parties shall cast one (1) vote for such voter's preference for candidate for president or for the uncommitted designation and shall vote for as many delegate-candidates as there are to be delegates from such congressional district. Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 12; T.C.A., § 2-1352.
Each voter of the political parties shall cast one (1) vote for such voter's preference for candidate for president or for the uncommitted designation and shall vote for as many delegate-candidates as there are to be delegates from such congressional district.
Acts 1976, ch. 421, § 12; T.C.A., § 2-1352.