Anderson County, Tennessee

Tennessee House District 33

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.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Rick Scarbrough, is on the ballot.

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Anne Backus

Democratic

Top priorities

Defend and strengthen public education
Ensure affordable healthcare for all
Ensure a living wage for Anderson County workers

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Rick Scarbrough

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Addressing the drug epidemic and protecting seniors from scams
High standards, accountability, and parental choice in schools
Supporting small business and lower regulation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee House District 33 in 2026?

When is the Tennessee House District 33 election in Tennessee?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Tennessee are on the Tennessee election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Anderson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Anderson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Tennessee election office, or see the full Anderson County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles

Anne Backus, full profile Rick Scarbrough, full profile Official Tennessee election office