HB886 SB777 / Requires party registration for voters and protects the integrity of primary elections.
Election Laws – As introduced, caption bill now amended to require party registration for our primary elections. Would require a 90-day deadline from the date of the primary election in order to change party registration. Amends TCA Title 2. TRACK THE BILL: HB 886 / SB 777 DOWNLOAD THE BILL as amended. EXPAND Bill Overview […]
Democrats should not be allowed to vote in Republican primaries, right?
Almost every year, there is a bill filed in the General Assembly that would close the primaries here in Tennessee. But every year, that bill fails. Let’s talk about why. In Tennessee, we have an open primary system. That means that when you register to vote, you do not declare a party. But when you […]
Handpicked puppet of the state kills the bill to protect our primary elections.
You might have heard someone talk about “closing the primaries” here in Tennessee. What exactly does that mean? In Tennessee, you simply become a registered voter, and at the time of registration; you do not declare an affiliated party. During a primary election, a voter simply declares their party affiliation at the time of voting. […]