T.J. Rose is a Republican state senator representing District 35 in the Kansas State Senate. He is a family man, married with six children, and has lived in Johnson County for over 40 years. His professional background includes teaching school, underwriting mortgages, pastoring churches, and currently working as a health insurance agent, describing himself as an innovative businessman with diverse experiences. A Kansas native, he graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, where he was part of teams that won state championships in cross country and baseball.

Education and Political Experience

Rose earned a degree in Secondary Education Mathematics from Kansas State University . In politics, he serves as a member of the Kansas State Senate for District 35, with an active voting record and involvement in committees and bills during the 2025 session. He campaigned on priorities like lower taxes to make Kansas the best state for pursuing the American Dream.