Tennessee Statutes
§ 2-1-102 — Purpose
Tennessee·Title 2
The purpose of this title is to regulate the conduct of all elections by the people so that:
(1)The freedom and purity of the ballot are secured;
(2)Voters are required to vote in the election precincts in which they reside, except as otherwise expressly permitted;
(3)Internal improvement is promoted by providing a comprehensive and uniform procedure for elections; and (4) Maximum participation by all citizens in the electoral process is encouraged.
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Legislative History
Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-102.
Nearby Sections
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§ 2-1-101
Short title§ 2-1-102
Purpose§ 2-1-103
Scope of title§ 2-1-104
Title definitions§ 2-1-105
Voting eligibility§ 2-1-106
Absence from work allowed for voting§ 2-1-108
Filing of required documents§ 2-1-109
Copies of documents - Certification§ 2-1-113
Meetings of boards and commissions§ 2-1-114
Requisites for political parties§ 2-1-115
Computation of time