TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 5, 2024

Rep. Vincent Dixie, D-Nashville, has asked Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti to issue a legal opinion on whether Donald Trump can be on the ballot in November following the former president’s conviction last week. Dixie argues that a state law barring those convicted of an “infamous crime” from running for office could apply in this case. WDEF has a copy of the letter. The Nashville Banner reports in its newsletter that the Secretary of State’s Office is dismissing the idea.