§ 2-1-101. Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Election Code.”
§ 2-1-102. Purpose
The purpose of this title is to regulate the conduct of all elections by the people so that: The freedom and purity of the ballot are secured; Voters are required to vote in the election precincts in which they reside, except as otherwise expressly permitted; Internal improvement is promoted by providing a comprehensive and uniform […]
§ 2-1-103. Scope of Title
All elections for public office, for candidacy for public office, and on questions submitted to the people shall be conducted under this title.
§ 2-1-104. Title Definitions
In this title, unless a different meaning is clearly intended: “Armed forces personnel” means members of the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, environmental science services administration, and public health service of the United States or members of the merchant marine of the United States, and their spouses and dependents; “Ballot” means either […]
§ 2-1-105. Voting Eligibility
Only qualified voters who are registered under this title may vote at elections in Tennessee.
§ 2-1-106. Absence From Work Allowed for Voting
Any person entitled to vote in an election held in this state may be absent from any service or employment on the day of the election for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed three (3) hours, necessary to vote during the time the polls are open in the county where the person is […]
§ 2-1-107. Signer of Petition — Address Required
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 […]
§ 2-1-108. Filing of Required Documents
When any document is required to be filed by a date or time prescribed by this title, it shall be received by the officer or body with which it is to be filed by the date or time prescribed. The document shall be prominently marked with the time and date of filing and a receipt […]
§ 2-1-109. Copies of Documents — Certification
Whenever copies or duplicates of documents, other than tally sheets and similar election return papers, are required, they shall be legible and may be made by any copying method, including photocopying, which is commonly used in business in this state for permanent records. If copies or duplicates have to be certified, they shall be certified […]