Congressman John Rose serves on the House Agriculture and House Financial Services Committees in his role as Representative for the 6th Congressional District. He is one of three Republicans running to serve as our Tennessee Governor.
According to a recent Stand for Health Freedom report, 92% of his donors are from within the state of Tennessee, he has received $1.6 million in donations, has loaned himself $5 million, has received money from 8 PACs and has around $4.45 million in cash on hand.
The Federal Election Commission reports the top three states contributing to his campaign are $21,276.33 from individual contributions within Tennessee, $4,961.96 from Texas and $4,289.68 from Georgia.
Here are the PACs who have supported Congressman John Rose:
National Association of Mortgage Brokers, $5,000, Washington, D.C.
https://www.namb.org/
As is clear in their name, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers represents and advocates on behalf of interests of mortgage brokers. According to the Federal Election Commission, they contribute to several elected officials, including our own Senator, Bill Hagerty. In February, they also donated to the Equality PAC, which is the PAC associated with the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus. Their website states that all funds received are donated to legislators who are openly homosexual and their allies.
National Association of Home Builders, $3,500, Washington, D.C.
https://www.nahb.org/
The National Association of Home Builders PAC seeks to help elect pro-housing and pro-business legislators. They also donated to Matt van Epps campaign in October of last year.
LendingTree Inc, $3,000, North Carolina
https://www.lendingtree.com/
LendingTree helps those looking for loans to compare their options using their platform. Their PAC distributes most of their money into North Carolina, where they are based, but donated to John Rose in February of 2025. The only other contribution outside of their state was to Andy Barr in February of this year, the Republican from Kentucky who just won the primary for Mitch McConnell’s long-held seat. The organization seems to only give to Republican candidates and organizations, keeping their support within the party.
Cadence Bank, $2,500, Mississippi
https://cadencebank.com/
Cadence Bank is located in several southeast states, with their largest footprint in Mississippi. Their PAC only supports Republican candidates, mostly in Mississippi but with a few other contributions, such as to John Rose, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn.
Publix Super Markets, $2,500, Florida
https://www.publix.com/
The Publix PAC gives to both Republican and Democrat candidates across the Southeast. Their PAC focuses on electing legislators who are pro-agriculture and pro-business. Their charitable giving focuses on groups working to alleviate homelessness and hunger.
Safari Club International, $2,500, Washington, D.C.
https://safariclub.org/
The Safari Club PAC contributes to candidates who are pro-hunting rights and wildlife conservation. They have contributed to several candidates in Tennessee over the last several years.
American Association of Crop Insurers, $2,000, Washington, D.C.
https://www.aacinsurers.com/
The American Association of Crop Insurers lobbies on behalf of private insurance companies specific to farmers. Farmers who receive crop insurance from organizations like the Farm Bureau, must agree to their farming policies as dictated by the USDA. The AACI donates to other organizations and candidates from both the Republican and Democrat parties.
Hardwood Federation, $1,000, Washington, D.C.
https://hardwoodfederation.com/
The Hardwood Federation PAC contributes to candidates who will advocate on behalf of the hardwood industry. The PAC is not party specific and donates to candidates from across the country.
Justice Freedom & Liberty PAC, $1,000, Texas
They do not maintain a website.
According to the Federal Election Commission, the majority of their candidate contributions have been given to Republicans across the country. They also donate to organizations such as the Doughboy Foundation, which educates Americans on our participation in World War 1 and Remember the Alamo Foundation, a non-profit which raises support to maintain the Alamo.
Congressman John Rose’s contributing PACs mostly fall within his interests of business and farming. He is heavily supported by donors within the state of Tennessee and has supported his campaign primarily out of his own pocket.
It’s important to note that Rose’s PACs tend to be neutral on social issues as well, other than the National Association of Mortgage Brokers who also supports PACs specifically supporting the leftist agenda. The Hardwood Federation did acknowledge President Biden’s climate change rhetoric and how they would work within that narrative to continue lobbying for their interests.
If you’d like to see all of Congressman Rose’s campaign contributions, you can go to the Federal Election Commission or his page on OpenSecrets.org.
Next week, we’ll take a look at Representative Monty Fritts’ campaign finances and see who is funding his run for Governor of Tennessee.
Who’s Funding Tennessee’s Next Governor? Part two.
Congressman John Rose serves on the House Agriculture and House Financial Services Committees in his role as Representative for the 6th Congressional District. He is one of three Republicans running to serve as our Tennessee Governor.
According to a recent Stand for Health Freedom report, 92% of his donors are from within the state of Tennessee, he has received $1.6 million in donations, has loaned himself $5 million, has received money from 8 PACs and has around $4.45 million in cash on hand.
The Federal Election Commission reports the top three states contributing to his campaign are $21,276.33 from individual contributions within Tennessee, $4,961.96 from Texas and $4,289.68 from Georgia.
Here are the PACs who have supported Congressman John Rose:
National Association of Mortgage Brokers, $5,000, Washington, D.C.
https://www.namb.org/
As is clear in their name, the National Association of Mortgage Brokers represents and advocates on behalf of interests of mortgage brokers. According to the Federal Election Commission, they contribute to several elected officials, including our own Senator, Bill Hagerty. In February, they also donated to the Equality PAC, which is the PAC associated with the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus. Their website states that all funds received are donated to legislators who are openly homosexual and their allies.
National Association of Home Builders, $3,500, Washington, D.C.
https://www.nahb.org/
The National Association of Home Builders PAC seeks to help elect pro-housing and pro-business legislators. They also donated to Matt van Epps campaign in October of last year.
LendingTree Inc, $3,000, North Carolina
https://www.lendingtree.com/
LendingTree helps those looking for loans to compare their options using their platform. Their PAC distributes most of their money into North Carolina, where they are based, but donated to John Rose in February of 2025. The only other contribution outside of their state was to Andy Barr in February of this year, the Republican from Kentucky who just won the primary for Mitch McConnell’s long-held seat. The organization seems to only give to Republican candidates and organizations, keeping their support within the party.
Cadence Bank, $2,500, Mississippi
https://cadencebank.com/
Cadence Bank is located in several southeast states, with their largest footprint in Mississippi. Their PAC only supports Republican candidates, mostly in Mississippi but with a few other contributions, such as to John Rose, Bill Hagerty and Marsha Blackburn.
Publix Super Markets, $2,500, Florida
https://www.publix.com/
The Publix PAC gives to both Republican and Democrat candidates across the Southeast. Their PAC focuses on electing legislators who are pro-agriculture and pro-business. Their charitable giving focuses on groups working to alleviate homelessness and hunger.
Safari Club International, $2,500, Washington, D.C.
https://safariclub.org/
The Safari Club PAC contributes to candidates who are pro-hunting rights and wildlife conservation. They have contributed to several candidates in Tennessee over the last several years.
American Association of Crop Insurers, $2,000, Washington, D.C.
https://www.aacinsurers.com/
The American Association of Crop Insurers lobbies on behalf of private insurance companies specific to farmers. Farmers who receive crop insurance from organizations like the Farm Bureau, must agree to their farming policies as dictated by the USDA. The AACI donates to other organizations and candidates from both the Republican and Democrat parties.
Hardwood Federation, $1,000, Washington, D.C.
https://hardwoodfederation.com/
The Hardwood Federation PAC contributes to candidates who will advocate on behalf of the hardwood industry. The PAC is not party specific and donates to candidates from across the country.
Justice Freedom & Liberty PAC, $1,000, Texas
They do not maintain a website.
According to the Federal Election Commission, the majority of their candidate contributions have been given to Republicans across the country. They also donate to organizations such as the Doughboy Foundation, which educates Americans on our participation in World War 1 and Remember the Alamo Foundation, a non-profit which raises support to maintain the Alamo.
Congressman John Rose’s contributing PACs mostly fall within his interests of business and farming. He is heavily supported by donors within the state of Tennessee and has supported his campaign primarily out of his own pocket.
It’s important to note that Rose’s PACs tend to be neutral on social issues as well, other than the National Association of Mortgage Brokers who also supports PACs specifically supporting the leftist agenda. The Hardwood Federation did acknowledge President Biden’s climate change rhetoric and how they would work within that narrative to continue lobbying for their interests.
If you’d like to see all of Congressman Rose’s campaign contributions, you can go to the Federal Election Commission or his page on OpenSecrets.org.
Next week, we’ll take a look at Representative Monty Fritts’ campaign finances and see who is funding his run for Governor of Tennessee.
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