TN HJR0927

Recognizes Mark Goins for being sworn in as President of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) for the 2026-2027 term

Goins has served as Tennessee's Coordinator of Elections for 17 years, implementing photo ID requirements, non-U.S. citizen cross-checks, anti-election hacking statutes, and online voter registration

Tennessee has been ranked first in the nation for election integrity for four consecutive years under his leadership

Prior experience includes four years on the Tennessee State Election Commission, three terms in the Tennessee House of Representatives, and former Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board

Native of LaFollette, Tennessee; holds degrees from Lincoln Memorial University and Regent University School of Law; licensed attorney