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 ...

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 ...

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

If elected offices were a deck of cards, the U.S. Senate would be a mighty queen and the U.S. House would be a solid 10. Why it matters: The metaphor is worth keeping in mind since a senator, Marsha ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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.