Republican Rep. John Rose has announced his plans to run for governor in 2026, becoming the first to confirm he will enter the race.
Rose shared the news during a luncheon in Williamson County on Wednesday, with a source close to him telling reporters that he is “actively making plans” to build support for his bid.
The GOP District 6 House member is in his fourth term in Congress and serves on the House Agriculture Committee and House Financial Services Committee.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee, who took office in 2019, is term-limited and unable to run again. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn has expressed serious consideration of running for governor in 2026.
Constitutional Votes
| Score | Congress |
|---|---|
| 74% | Lifetime |
| 67% | 118th (2023-2024) |
| 89% | 117th (2021-2022) |
| 67% | 116th (2019-2020) |