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Shelby County, Tennessee

Tennessee Senate District 33

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: London Lamar. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

August 6 primary result: London Lamar won the Democratic nomination with 76.2 percent over Tamika L. Abrum; no Republican candidate qualified. London Lamar is the only major-party nominee 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, London Lamar, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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London Lamar

London Lamar

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Strong schools, healthy families and safe communities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

London Lamar is a state senator who has represented Tennessee Senate District 33 since being elected to the seat, per the Tennessee General Assembly member directory and the campaign site. Lamar chairs the Senate Democratic Caucus and the Shelby County Delegation of State Legislators, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Tennessee Senate District 33 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Tennessee Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: London Lamar. Candidate information follows official Shelby County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Tennessee Senate 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 Shelby County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Shelby County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
London Lamar, full profileOfficial Tennessee election office