This year, Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson will have to fend off challenges from independent Mark Rodda, a popular Tamworth councillor, and Shooters, Fishers and Farmers candidate Jeff Bacon, who has been campaigning since mid-2018.

Cr Rodda has a large profile within the Tamworth LGA, and got the most votes of any councillor in the last local government election.

Mr Bacon has run a relentless campaign, with many of his key election issues forcing a election promise funding response from Mr Anderson, including a $10m upgrade of Werris Creek Road and a $53m upgrade of Gunnedah hospital.

Labor has traditionally struggled to get a foothold in the electorate, however candidate Stephen Mears said people were more open to the party's message this year.

TAMWORTH CANDIDATES

- Kevin Anderson (Nationals)

- Mark Rodda (Independent)

- Jeff Bacon (Shooters, Fishers and Farmers)

- Steve Mears (Labor)

- Robin Gunning (Greens)

- Emma Hall (Animal Justice Party)

Tamworth state election candidate profiles

Attunga Public School

Barraba Bicentennial Centre

Bendemeer CWA Hall

Calrossy Anglican School

Carinya Christian School

Carroll Public School

Coledale Community Centre

Curlewis Public School

Currabubula Public School

Dungowan Community Hall

Duri Public Hall

Gunnedah South Public School

Gunnedah Town Hall

Kootingal Public School

Manilla Town Hall

Mary Help Of Christians Hall

McCarthy Catholic College Tamworth

Moore Creek Memorial Hall

Mullaley Public School

Nemingha Public School

Nundle Public School

Oxley Vale Public School

Peel High School

Somerton Public School

Tambar Springs Public School

Tamworth High School

Tamworth Southside Uniting Church Hall

Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall

Tamworth West Public School

Timbumburi Public School

Walcha Central School

Werris Creek Public School

Westdale Public School

Woolbrook Public School

Woolomin Public School