Tennessee Representative John Rose Announces Candidacy for Governor
Nashville, Tenn. — Today, John Rose, an eighth-generation Tennessean, lifelong farmer, and small business owner, was surrounded by hundreds of supporters as he announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The location is emblematic of Rose’s rural roots. As a volunteer, he chaired the Tennessee State Fair Association for more than 10 years.
Rose spoke about his family’s long history in Tennessee—going back to 1790—and the lessons he learned growing up on his family’s farm. He declared his commitment to preserving Tennessee’s unique heritage of faith and perseverance, supporting Tennessee’s often neglected rural and agricultural communities, protecting family values, and creating economic prosperity for all.
Rose has been endorsed by President Trump in each of his successful bids for Congress, beginning in 2018. As a staunch supporter of President Trump, Rose pledged to stand with him in empowering states, stripping Washington’s power, and upholding conservative values.
“Washington DC’s values are not our values,” John Rose declared. “We are fiercely independent and we plan to keep it that way. President Trump is shrinking the federal government and reducing bureaucracy, which gives power back to the states. We helped put President Trump back in office so that he would end the DC power trip. He’s getting the job done and as Governor, I’ll stand with him, just as I have since his first election in 2016.”
Rose cited several priorities:
- Giving Tennessee children the education they deserve and giving their parents a seat at the table. Rose committed to appointing a current or former Tennessee teacher as Commissioner of Education.
- Expanding and improving Tennessee’s roadways.
- Making quality healthcare and mental healthcare accessible for all Tennesseans, including rural communities.
- Making Tennessee a leader in energy production — particularly nuclear energy.
- Protecting unborn life, serving vulnerable children, and making adoption easier.
- Protecting our Second Amendment rights and enacting Constitutional Carry.
Rose has prioritized visiting all 95 counties, as he emphasizes personally connecting with Tennesseans to listen, learn, and hear their concerns. The campaign will have strong footing with $5 million already committed toward the effort.
The next Tennessee gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Governor Bill Lee will not be allowed to run for reelection as he has already served two consecutive terms.
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