Election Laws - As introduced, requires a candidate's name on a nominating petition to match the candidate's name as it appears on the candidate's voter registration record; prohibits the use of nicknames, abbreviations, and variations in spelling of candidates' names on ballots. - Amends TCA Title 2.

HB 943 requires that a candidate's name on a nominating petition must exactly match the name listed on their voter registration record, prohibiting nicknames, abbreviations, or spelling variations. This law directly affects candidates running for office and election coordinators who manage ballot listings. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-5-102 to mandate this name standardization and directs election coordinators to provide compliance guidelines. It aims to ensure ballot names consistently reflect official voter records, reducing potential confusion during elections. (Note: The bill failed in committee on March 11, 2025, but this summary describes its proposed provisions.)