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2 candidates are tracked for Tennessee House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Anne Backus and Rick Scarbrough. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
August 6 primary result: Anne Backus won the Democratic nomination with 62 percent over Kelly McCampbell; Rick Scarbrough was unopposed for the Republican nomination. They meet on the November 3 ballot, per the Tennessee Secretary of State's official primary results. Independent candidates certified for November, if any, are added at the Secretary of State's certification. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Anne Backus is a retired project manager who worked 33 years at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, per her campaign site. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University and has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Anderson County. She is the Democratic nominee for House District 33.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Defend and strengthen public education
- Ensure affordable healthcare for all
- Ensure a living wage for Anderson County workers
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Rick Scarbrough is Executive Director of the University of Tennessee's Law Enforcement Innovation Center and previously served 23 years with the Clinton Police Department, including 16 years as Chief, per his campaign site. He is the Republican incumbent for House District 33.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Addressing the drug epidemic and protecting seniors from scams
- High standards, accountability, and parental choice in schools
- Supporting small business and lower regulation
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