TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 26, 2024

In anticipation of the Aug. 1 primary election, Nashville Public Radio (WPLN) has an overview of state laws and rules that govern who can vote in Tennessee. The station reports that over the last few years, the legislature and state courts have created stringent new rules for several groups: (1) those with felony records who want regain their voting rights, (2) nonprofits that run voter registration drives and (3) people who want to vote in a primary for a party with which they are not currently affiliated. Supporters of these rules say they are necessary for election integrity, while opponents have brought lawsuits in federal court. WPLN has an overview of the latest developments in voting rights in Tennessee. Saturday is the last day to vote early.