Election Laws - As introduced, enacts the "Election Integrity Act of 2026"; creates a process by which a candidate in a local election may challenge the results of the election prior to certification of the election if the candidate has reason to believe errors were made in the adminstration of the election. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 49.
Failed in s/c Elections & Campaign Finance Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
Summary
The bill creates a written, time‑bound process for candidates in county, city and school‑board elections to contest results they believe were mishandled. County election commissions must investigate and forward findings to the state commission, which decides whether to certify the election or order a new one. It affects local officials, voters and election officials by adding a new oversight step.
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