"Tennessee GOP Proposes Law to Block Democrats' Simultaneous Senate and Statehouse Bids"
Tennessee Republicans are considering a bill to prevent Democrat Gloria Johnson from simultaneously running for U.S. Senate and seeking reelection to the state House, sparking debate over dual candidacy laws and potential consequences for political allies and enemies. The proposed change would ban candidates from appearing on the ballot for different offices in one election and holding multiple elected offices at once, with similar restrictions in place in other states. The move has raised questions about the impact on candidates' campaigns and the potential for abuse of power, while also drawing attention to past instances of dual runs and the legal battles surrounding them.