John Rose — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Tennessee, 2026

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Last updated: March 4, 2026

John's Positions on Key Issues

Economy

High

John Rose supports pro-business policies aimed at attracting jobs and fostering economic growth in Tennessee. He advocates for reducing regulations to create a business-friendly environment and believes in leveraging education, infrastructure, healthcare, and energy, including small, modular nuclear reactors, to maintain a competitive advantage for the state. He seeks to make Tennessee a magnet for manufacturing, logistics, and energy jobs.

“I’ve built businesses, created jobs, and signed the front of a paycheck. I’ll bring that experience to the Governor’s office and make Tennessee the most business-friendly state in the country by cutting job-killing red tape for entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners. We will make Tennessee a magnet for manufacturing, logistics, and energy jobs from companies that embrace our Tennessee values. (John Rose, johnrose.com/issues/)”

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Immigration

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Healthcare

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Climate & Energy

Medium

John Rose voted Yea on the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act. He also voted Yea on the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act. These votes suggest a position favoring less regulation in energy and home appliances.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

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Foreign Policy

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Education

High

John Rose supports President Trump's education policies, which include dissolving the U.S. Department of Education and expanding parental choice through tax credits for public charter and private schools. He advocates for appointing an education commissioner with Tennessee teaching experience, emphasizing that leadership from those personally invested in the state's future is critical. Rose believes parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children, whether public, homeschool, charter, or private.

“The Tennessee Department of Education should be led by someone who has taught in a Tennessee classroom. Leadership from someone who is personally invested in the future of this state is critical to the long-term success of Tennessee students. As the son of a school teacher, I know that there is capable leadership, right here in Tennessee." - John Rose, John Rose Campaign Website”

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Gun Policy

Medium

John Rose has voted in favor of legislation supporting law enforcement officer weapon rights, including HR 2255, HR 2243, HR 3091, and HR 2189. He consistently receives high ratings from gun advocacy organizations, such as 92% from the National Rifle Association and 100% from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Rose campaigns on a promise to protect Second Amendment rights.

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