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.

SB 630 requires candidates' names on election petitions and ballots to exactly match the name on their voter registration record, prohibiting nicknames, abbreviations, or spelling variations. This law directly affects candidates running for office in Tennessee, as their ballot appearance must align with official voter registration data. The bill amends election code to mandate this name consistency, with election coordinators providing guidance to candidates on compliance. It creates a concrete policy change in how candidate names are verified for ballot inclusion.