Richard Scarbrough
Richard Scarbrough (Republican Party) is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, representing District 33. He assumed office on November 5, 2024. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Scarbrough (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Tennessee House of Representatives to represent District 33. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Richard Scarbrough earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Tusculum College. Scarbrough's career experience includes working in law enforcement.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33
Incumbent Richard Scarbrough is running in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 on November 3, 2026.
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2024
See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33
Richard Scarbrough defeated Anne Backus in the general election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Scarbrough (R) | 67.7 | 20,299 |
 | Anne Backus (D) | 32.3 | 9,685 | |
| Total votes: 29,984 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33
Anne Backus advanced from the Democratic primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Anne Backus | 100.0 | 2,381 |
| Total votes: 2,381 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33
Richard Scarbrough defeated incumbent John Ragan in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 on August 1, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Richard Scarbrough | 52.3 | 2,963 |
 | John Ragan | 47.7 | 2,705 | |
| Total votes: 5,668 | |||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Scarbrough signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 |
Officeholder Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Ragan (R) |
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
