H.J.Res.0129

A RESOLUTION to urge Mark Goins to resign as Tennessee Coordinator of Elections.

Introduced·2/5/25
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Tennessee HJR0129 urges Mark Goins to resign as Tennessee Coordinator of Elections due to lapses in oversight and fraudulent petition signatures.

Tennessee HJR0129 urges Mark Goins to resign as Tennessee Coordinator of Elections following significant lapses in oversight, including the validation of a petition with fraudulent signatures. These failures compromise public trust and undermine the electoral system. The resolution highlights a case where a candidate admitted to forging signatures, further evidencing a failure in the verification process witnessed by Goins. The General Assembly aims to restore public trust and reinforce the integrity of the electoral process by urging Goins' resignation.

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Calendar

Jan 20

3:00 PM

House Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

3:00 PM

House Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee Hearing

History

Jan 20

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee

Jan 14

House

Placed on s/c cal Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee for 1/20/2026

Mar 18, 2025

House

Action Def. in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee to First Calendar of 2026