TN HB1497

Requires all municipal elections to be held concurrently with the August primary or November general election, overriding any conflicting municipal private acts or charter provisions

Makes all municipal elections partisan, allowing political parties to nominate candidates through primary elections or party rules; applies to metropolitan governments as well

Allows extension of current municipal officials' terms by up to 2 years to align with new election dates, while prohibiting removal of incumbents before their elected terms expire

Requires newly incorporated municipalities to hold their first elections during the next regular primary or general election, with subsequent elections also tied to August or November dates

Extends certain election-related deadlines from 30 days to 90 days and updates certification procedures for election results