Tennessee State House District 33
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rick Scarbrough Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Anne BackusDemocraticRick ScarbroughRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
Anne Backus 32.3Rick Scarbrough 67.7
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- John D. Ragan (Republican) won by 23.5 points, 2022John D. Ragan (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Side by side
Left column: BackusRight column: Scarbrough
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
How these are counted
Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 29,984
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick ScarbroughWon Republican 20,29967.7% DemocraticAnne Backus Democratic 9,68532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,971
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 11,09361.7% DemocraticJim Dodson Democratic 6,87838.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,145
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 23,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,143
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 13,57161.3% DemocraticRichard Dawson Democratic 8,57238.7%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 29,984
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRick ScarbroughWon Republican 20,29967.7% DemocraticAnne Backus Democratic 9,68532.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,971
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 11,09361.7% DemocraticJim Dodson Democratic 6,87838.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,145
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 23,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,143
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 13,57161.3% DemocraticRichard Dawson Democratic 8,57238.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,800
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 15,74366.2% DemocraticMichael S. McKamey Democratic 8,05733.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,783
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 11,783100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,951
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon(incumbent) Republican 12,82551.4% DemocraticJim Hackworth Democratic 12,12648.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,839
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn D. RaganWon Republican 8,56954.1% DemocraticJim Hackworth(incumbent) Democratic 7,27045.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,039
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim HackworthWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,29561.1% RepublicanAlex Moseley Republican 9,74438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,655
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. Hackworth Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,08561.5% RepublicanDavid Massengill Republican 7,57038.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,900
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. Hackworth Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 19,900100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,904
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames M. Hackworth Jr.Won Democratic 9,52550.4% RepublicanSteve Mead Republican 9,37949.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,650
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin Gene CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,89552.8% RepublicanAnne Phillips Republican 9,75547.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,382
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin Gene CaldwellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,47160.3% RepublicanAnne Phillips Republican 4,91139.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,266
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin Gene CaldwellWon Democratic 11,65857.5% RepublicanTony Cappiello Republican 8,60842.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,595
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. CoffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,595100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,730
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. CoffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,81459.9% DemocraticHoward Henegar Democratic 7,91640.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,536
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. CoffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,536100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,125
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. CoffeyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,123100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,514
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. CoffeyWon Republican 6,38351.0% DemocraticJo Ann Garrett Democratic 6,13149.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,897
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRand McNallyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,85368.3% DemocraticRalph W. Hubbard Democratic 5,04331.7% OtherMilo Guthrie Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,826
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRand McNallyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,826100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,270
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Rand McNallyWon(incumbent) Republican 12,02073.9% DemocraticSteven R. Seivers Democratic 4,25026.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,346
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames Rand McNallyWon Republican 8,66660.4% DemocraticDon A. Layton Democratic 5,68039.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,216
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Keith BissellWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,216100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,798
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKeith BissellWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,48371.9% RepublicanLeonard M. McCoig Republican 3,31528.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,408
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. Keith BissellWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,49761.6% RepublicanDaniel Tuxbury Republican 5,90938.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,555
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRollie A. ByrdWon Democratic 3,79250.2% RepublicanW. H. Walker(incumbent) Republican 3,76349.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,611
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanW. H. Walker IIIWon Republican 4,47151.9% DemocraticJoe Taylor Democratic 4,13948.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026