John Rose

John Rose is a candidate for Governor Tennessee Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, Tennessee.

Incumbent U.S. Representative in Cookeville, TN

Also running: Marsha Blackburn, Monty Fritts, Carnita Atwater, Tim Cyr, Jerri Green, Adam "ditch" Kurtz, Kevin Lee Mccants, Misam Abidi, Dean Brewer, Ray Brown, David Hatley, Wendell Jackson, Charles Van Morgan, Eddie Lee Murphy, Lauren Pinkston, Victor L. Scoggin, Dave Seeman, Karl Knox Smithson, L. Webb Taylor, Robert C. Vick.

John Rose is an incumbent U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 2018. A Republican, he previously served as Tennessee's Commissioner of Agriculture and is a businessman who founded two tech companies. Born and raised in Cookeville, Rose announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee in March 2025. He positions himself as a farmer, small business owner, and conservative outsider, emphasizing his CEO experience and strong ties to rural Tennessee, where his family has farmed for generations. Rose advocates for education reform, believing the Education Commissioner should have classroom experience and supporting competition in public schools. His campaign highlights his business acumen and conservative values.