Nashville, TENN—The Tennessee Republican Party announced today these candidates will remain on the 2020 August Republican Primary ballot following an examination of their qualifications. Candidates for U.S. Senate include: Dr. Bryon Bush, Roy Dale Cope and Terry Dicus; U.S. House of Representatives candidates: Nichole Williams (TN-01) and TN State Senate candidate: Scott Throckmorton (District 32).
“In 2019, the Tennessee Legislature passed a law (S.B. 1354) that allowed for candidates to appeal their dismissal from the primary ballot and give them time to provide the information necessary to be on the ballot,” said Scott Golden, Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party.
The rules for candidacy for the Tennessee Republican Party require potential candidates to be active in the Party and voting in 3 out of 4 last GOP primaries or have a vouch. Additionally, the Tennessee Republican Party does not endorse, nor has any involvement in the Republican primary process.
“I am happy that these candidates have worked to meet our standards and look forward to candidacies this summer,” said Golden.
Candidates not being restored on the ballot include the following:
U.S. Senate: Jim Elkins, Johnny Presley
U.S. House of Representatives: Sandra Casey (TN-03), Jim Elkins (TN-03), Basil Marceuax TN-03), and Charles Shappley (TN-09)
“We appreciate everyone’s willingness to offer themselves for public office and we absolutely trust the voters to determine which Republican candidates best represents their ideas, positions, and policies. We look forward to working with all of our Republican nominees after the August election and help each of them work to Keep America and Tennessee Great!” concluded Golden.
