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TN Republicans proposing changes to election laws to prevent candidates from running simultaneous campaigns


Rep. Gloria Johnson, a Democrat from Knoxville, used her near-expulsion last year as a launching pad for a Senate campaign while also seeking re-election to her Tennessee House seat. However, Republicans are now proposing a bill to ban dual campaigns in the state. This move has raised concerns as Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes, a Republican from East Ridge, has been on the City Council since 2016 and serves as Vice-Mayor while planning to run for two offices in the upcoming elections. Democrats view this bill as a targeted attack against Johnson, citing past instances where lawmakers have run for multiple offices.

Republicans claim the bill is not aimed at any specific individual, but Democrats see it as a reaction to Johnson’s Senate bid. Despite Republican denial, Democrats believe the bill is a direct response to Johnson’s actions. They question the fear Republicans may have of Johnson and criticize the move as an attempt to limit her political aspirations.

The bill could also affect Sen. Marsha Blackburn, as she would be required to give up her Senate re-election bid if she were to run as former President Trump’s vice president. Republicans argue that Johnson’s decision to run for multiple seats is unnecessary and question her intentions. With tensions rising between the two parties, the fate of the bill remains uncertain as lawmakers debate the implications of outlawing dual-campaigns in Tennessee.

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