Richard Scarbrough

Republican Party

Candidate, Tennessee House of Representatives District 33

Tennessee House of Representatives District 33

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

1

Predecessor

John Ragan

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 6, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

Tusculum College

Personal

Profession

Law enforcement

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Richard Scarbrough (Republican Party) is a member of theTennessee House of Representatives, representingDistrict 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 theTennessee House of Representatives to representDistrict 33. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled onAugust 6, 2026.^[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 primary will occur on August 6, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33

IncumbentRichard Scarbrough is running in the Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33 on August 6, 2026.

		Candidate
		Richard Scarbrough

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Tennessee House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33

Richard Scarbrough defeatedAnne 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

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Tennessee House of Representatives District 33

Richard Scarbrough defeated incumbentJohn 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

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,668
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Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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