Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 in Tennessee State House District 33, Tennessee

2026 Primary Election

• Rick Scarbrough — Incumbent Tennessee House of Representatives Member in Oak Ridge, TN

  Rick Scarbrough is an incumbent Republican member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 33, based in Anderson County. Born in 1965, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Tusculum University. Prior to his political career, Scarbrough served 29 years in law enforcement, including 16 years as Chief of Police for the Clinton Police Department. He was first elected to the House in 2024, assuming office in January 2025. In the legislature, he has introduced legislation to increase offenses chargeable under racketeering and has stated his opposition to universal school vouchers. He is currently a candidate for re-election in the 2026 Tennessee Primary Election.

• Anne Backus — Retired Project Manager in Oak Ridge, TN

  Anne Backus is a retired Y-12 project manager with 33 years of experience managing projects and teams. A resident of Tennessee House District 33 for over 45 years, she has deep community ties through church, schools, and volunteer work, including CASA. Born in Pensacola, Florida, she earned a bachelor's degree from Mississippi State University. Backus is running for the Tennessee House to advocate for public education, healthcare access, affordability, and constituent service. Motivated by past campaigns, she aims to refocus government on serving people and strengthening communities. She is affiliated with the Democratic Party and lists Gun Safety as an issue.

• Kelly Mccampbell — Senior Analyst in Oak Ridge, TN

  Kelly McCampbell is a working mother from Oak Ridge, running for the Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 in the Democratic primary. She is a graduate of Manchester High School, holding a bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (2009) and a graduate degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2023). Currently working as a senior analyst, McCampbell is motivated by her belief that the state government is overly focused on manufactured outrage and big-money donors, neglecting working families. She advocates for grounded, data-driven leadership that addresses rising housing costs, stagnant wages, and the need for robust public school support, aiming to fight for everyday Tennesseans.