The 2026 race for Tennessee governor is on. U.S. Rep. John Rose became the first candidate to formally announce a bid for the ...

U.S. Rep. John Rose, a Republican from Cookeville, announced a bid for Tennessee governor Thursday at the Wilson County ...

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

Congressman John Rose made it official Thursday — he’s a candidate for governor in the 2026 race. “I’m a conservative outsider, Tennessee small business owner and farmer,” Rose told reporters at the ...

Rep. John Rose (R-Tenn.) announced Thursday that he’s running for Tennessee governor to replace term-limited Gov. Bill Lee (R ...

U.S. Rep. John Rose, R-Cookeville, is seeking the 2026 Republican nomination for governor. He is the first to formally announce a major campaign. Rose will likely face a primary battle with U.S. Sen.

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 ...

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