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TALKING POINTS

HB1799/SB1706

 

 

  • This bill is intended to bring transparency for the SoS and the Public regarding Election Administration. It is important to know who may be influencing our elections through conferences or training

 

  • In recent years many new non-profits and for- profit groups have been engaging election officials across the country at conferences and other events.

 

  • Many of these groups conduct advocacy that may or may not align with our own TN Election Codes and policies.

 

  • For instance, some groups advocate for same day voter registration and all mail in ballots. TN does not.

 

  • In fact, the Federal Government is currently investigating some activities with groups that have presented at election conferences that have themselves engaged in censoring the American people.

 

  • This bill simply allows the public to know the who, what, and where of conferences that our election officials attend and those who speak at such events.

 

  • This would include in person and/or webinar type activities and associations that an election official joins as a part of their role as an election official.

 

  • None of these activities to be reported extend beyond the scope of the Election Officials intended purpose to enhance their duties that represent their Election Offices.

TNFE Statement & Disclaimer:

TNFE is a network of citizens who are motivated to collaborate together for election integrity in Tennessee. That involves building state working groups and county task forces.We are citizens, moving together, contributing to statewide efforts through this coalition. The Election Integrity Network sponsor these state coalitions to educate and equip individuals and task forces in best practices for voter roll maintenance, citizen research, protecting vulnerable voters, and legislation. Only by working together can we hope to reclaim control over elections. If you are not a part of one of TNFE county task forces or connected to an EIN working group, please note that in the comments now and we will help you get connected. Note, that the work and partnership with EIN is monitored in order to ensure that we properly reflect and respect the EIN network and its affiliates. Also, we are not here to engage in debate or overt political comments about candidates or parties. Finally, TNFE encourages citizens to engage respectfully and lawfully with election commissioners and elected officials at all times.

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