The executive committee of the Tennessee Republican Party has voted to impose fees on candidates seeking to run in GOP primaries. The vote was 33-22.

The fees are based on a sliding scale depending on the office sought. Here is what future Republican candidate will have to cough up when they file their papers:

• Governor: $5,000.
• U.S. Senate: $5,000.
• U.S. House: $2,500.
• State Senate: $1,000.
• State House: $500.
• Judicial offices: $500.
• Countywide elected offices: $100.
• County Commission or Constable: $25.