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, ...

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

Rep. John W. Rose on Thursday became the first major candidate to formally announce a bid for Tennessee governor.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — 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 ...

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 ...

U.S. Rep. John Rose, a Republican from Cookeville, announced a bid for Tennessee governor Thursday at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. "Today, as a grateful descendant of fearful Tennessee pioneers ...

Rep. John W. Rose on Thursday became the first major candidate to formally announce a bid for Tennessee governor, setting the stage for a potential Republican primary matchup against Sen.

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 ...