Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement:
“Tennesseans deserve elections that are free of foreign influence. Congratulations to Governor Lee and the Tennessee legislature for enacting a new ban on foreign funding for ballot issue campaigns. Foreign billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has already influenced state politics by funneling hundreds of millions of dollars through left-wing groups. Tennessee’s new law closes a critical loophole, ensuring that the voices of everyday Tennesseans are never drowned out by foreign dark money. We are excited to see Tennessee join states across the country to outlaw foreign interference in the democratic process, becoming the 6th state to do so this year.”