SB2164

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 49, relative to elections.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2164 amends Tennessee election laws to establish a process for candidates to challenge local election results.

SB2164 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2 and Title 49, to create a formal process for candidates to challenge local election results. The bill defines "local election" and allows candidates to file challenges if they believe errors occurred in the election administration. The county election commission must investigate these claims within fifteen business days. If the state election commission finds the claims lack merit or would not change the election outcome, the election can be certified. If the claims have merit and could change the outcome, a special election is ordered.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026