The 2026 race for Tennessee governor is on. U.S. Rep. John Rose became the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the governor’s mansion on Thursday, framing himself as the conservative ...

Voters will decide in November 2026 who will succeed him. With Tennessee a heavily Republican state, the GOP primary next August will be key in deciding the race. U.S. Rep. John Rose, R-Cookeville, ...

Tennessee Republican Congressman John Rose announced Thursday he'll run to be the state's next governor, becoming the first major candidate to join the race. Rose had hinted about the announcement for ...

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. John Rose on Thursday announced his candidacy for Tennessee governor in 2026, putting him on a likely collision course with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who ...

Republican US Representative John Rose officially launched his campaign for Tennessee governor in 2026, potentially setting the stage for a fierce primary battle against Senator Marsha Blackburn, a ...

Rose previously served as Tennessee’s agriculture commissioner. He is also a farmer, attorney, and owner of an IT training enterprise.

Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) announced Thursday that he’s running for Tennessee governor to replace term-limited Gov. Bill Lee (R). “Today, as the grateful descendent of fearless Tennessee pioneers and as ...

Rose will likely face a primary battle with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who has indicated she intends to run for governor. The 2026 race for Tennessee governor is on. U.S. Rep. John Rose became ...