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 ...

U.S. Rep. John Rose made his announcement in Wilson County. He’ll seek the 2026 Republican nomination for Tennessee governor.

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 ...

Congressman John Rose, greets supporters after announcing his run for Tennessee governor at Wilson County Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tenn., Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Rep. John Rose announces candidacy for Tennessee governor, becoming the first Republican to formally declare. He joins Sen. Marsha Blackburn in the race.

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 ...