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State Senator Paul Rose

Paul Rose serves as State Senator for District 32nd in Tennessee.

Profile Timeline

  • Entered office.

Paul Rose is an American politician and businessman. Born and raised in West Tennessee, he has been a lifelong resident of Tennessee’s 32nd Senate District. He currently resides in his hometown of Covington, Tennessee, with his wife of forty-five years, Nancy. Together, they have three children: Kate, Rebecca, and John Paul, along with six grandchildren.

🔹 Political Career:

  • Position: Member of the Tennessee Senate from the 32nd district.
  • Incumbent Since: March 12, 2019.
  • District Coverage: Includes Tipton County and part of Shelby County.
  • Party Affiliation: Republican.

🔹 Business Background: Paul Rose joined his family’s company, Rose Construction, in 1974. Over time, he rose to become the president of the company.

🔹 2019 Elections:

  • Republican Primary (District 32):
    • Paul Rose obtained 60.3% of the votes.
    • Other candidates included George Chism, Heidi Shafer, and Stephen McManus.
  • General Election (District 32):
    • Paul Rose secured 84.0% of the votes as the Republican candidate.
    • Eric Coleman represented the Democratic party.

🔹 Current Legislative Committees:

  • Vice-Chair of the Commerce, Labor, Transportation, and Agriculture Subcommittee of the Joint Government Operations Committee.
  • Member of the Senate Energy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee.
  • Member of the Senate Government Operations Committee.
  • Member of the Education, Health, and General Welfare Subcommittee of the Joint Government Operations Committee.

🔹 Civic Involvement:

  • Senate Member in the 111th General Assembly.
  • Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of the Hatchie River Region.
  • Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home.
  • Active member of First Baptist Church in Covington.
  • Proud member of the National Rifle Association.