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On the Fly: Lawmakers Debate Legislation that Prevents Counties from Switching to a Caucus for Local Races

On the Fly: Lawmakers Debate Legislation that Prevents Counties from Switching to a Caucus for Local Races

Update: 2025-04-21
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A bill that prevents Tennessee counties from switching from a primary to a caucus or convention for local partisan elections passed the State House last week and now heads to Governor Bill Lee's desk, despite opposition from Republican Party leaders.

We take a closer look at the debate, with comments from both supporters and opponents.

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On the Fly: Lawmakers Debate Legislation that Prevents Counties from Switching to a Caucus for Local Races

On the Fly: Lawmakers Debate Legislation that Prevents Counties from Switching to a Caucus for Local Races

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