All candidates for state executive committee membership and for membership in the general assembly shall be bona fide members of the political party whose election they seek. Except as provided in § 2-13-115, a party may require by rule that candidates for its nominations be bona fide members of the party.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 13 - Political Parties and Primaries
Part 1 - Political Party Organization
§ 2-13-101. Chapter Definitions
§ 2-13-104. Party Membership Requirements for Candidates
§ 2-13-105. Vacancies on State Executive Committee
§ 2-13-106. State Primary Board — Operating Provisions
§ 2-13-109. Political Party Membership Requirement for County Primary Boards
§ 2-13-111. Organization of County Primary Boards
§ 2-13-112. Vacancies on County Primary Board
§ 2-13-113. Information Furnished Primary Boards
§ 2-13-115. Exemption for Honorably Discharged Veterans Running for Political Office