2021 Tennessee Code
Title 2 - Elections
Chapter 13 - Political Parties and Primaries
Part 2 - Selection of Candidates
§ 2-13-201. Conditions for Name Being Shown on Ballot

Universal Citation:
TN Code § 2-13-201 (2021)
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No person's name may be shown on a ballot as the nominee of a political party for the offices named in § 2-13-202 or for any office to be voted on by the voters of a county, unless the political party:


  1. Is a statewide political party or a recognized minor party; and

  2. Has nominated the person substantially in compliance with this chapter.
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