No person's name may be shown on a ballot as the nominee of a political party for the offices named in § 2-13-202 or for any office to be voted on by the voters of a county, unless the political party:(1) Is a statewide political party or a recognized minor party; and(2) Has nominated the person substantially in compliance with this chapter.Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1301; Acts 2011, ch. 257, § 5.
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