{"campaigns":[{"candidatename":"Paul W. Rose","chatgptsummary":"Paul W. Rose, with a B.A. from the University of Tennessee at Martin, is a seasoned politician and community leader, having served as a Senate member of the 111th through 113th General Assemblies. He has held leadership roles in various committees, including Chair of the Joint Judiciary and Government, and 2nd Vice-Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee. Rose's career also includes being the President of Rose Construction. His community involvement is extensive, with positions on several boards including the Dyersburg State Foundation and the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. Given his experience and involvement, Rose appears well-suited for the role of State Senate District 32, capable of representing the district's interests and participating effectively in the creation and amendment of state laws.","notes":"","party":"Democratic","person":{"biography":"## Background and education\n- B.A., University of Tennessee at Martin\n\n## Career\n- President, Rose Contruction\n- Christian\n- Senate member of the 111th through 113th General Assemblies\n\n- Chair, Joint Judiciary and Government\n- 2nd Vice-Chairperson, Judiciary Committee\n- Member, Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee\n- Member, Fiscal Review\n- Member, Government Operations Committee\n- Member, Joint Commerce, Labor, Transportation and Agriculture\n\n- Dyersburg State Foundation Board\n- Hatchie River Region Boys and Girls Club Board\n- Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Board of Trustees\n- Member - First Baptist Church of Covington, TN\n- Chairman: Dyersburg State Foundation Board, 2017-2018\n- President: Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Board of Trustees, 2012\n- UT Martin Development Committee, 2003-2006\n- Past Chairman: Board of Directors, Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce, 1991-1992\n\n## Family\n- Married, wife, Nancy; three children, Kate (Erik), Rebecca, John Paul (Candace); six grandchildren\n\n## Sources\n[1] [Tennessee General Assembly member page](https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/legislatorinfo/member.aspx?district=S32)\n","firstname":"Paul","lastname":"Rose","middlename":null,"suffix":null,"token":"m5ehdcLRBG"},"token":"paul_w_rose"}],"choices":null,"description":"A Tennessee State Senator is responsible for representing the district in the Tennessee General Assembly, participating in the creation and amendment of state laws, and voting on legislation. This role involves engaging with local constituents to understand their needs and concerns, advocating for district-specific issues such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. State senators are paid $28,406 per year and get a per diem based on how far they live from the capitol. The senate meets for 90 days over a 2 year period.","district":null,"districtgroup":null,"districtgroupname":null,"districtname":null,"job_type":"state_senator","o.office":null,"office":"state_senate_32","officedescription":"The Tennessee Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature, with 33 members elected from single-member districts to four-year terms. Senators pass state laws, approve the state budget, confirm certain gubernatorial appointments, and \u2014 with the House \u2014 propose constitutional amendments.","officequalities":"- **Integrity** \u2014 Acts in the interest of constituents and the public good rather than for personal gain, and remains independent of undue influence from donors, lobbyists, and party leadership.\n- **Understanding of the constituency** \u2014 Grasps both the economic-development needs of the district and the day-to-day concerns of individual residents \u2014 safety, healthcare, education, infrastructure.\n- **Persuasion** \u2014 Engages, listens to, and persuades both fellow legislators and constituents. Can change minds and explain votes honestly.\n- **Legislative craft** \u2014 Reads, drafts, and amends statute with care. Understands how specific bill language translates to outcomes, and knows the body of law being modified.\n- **Coalition-building** \u2014 Finds common ground across partisan and factional lines, brokers compromises that hold, and forms working majorities even when consensus is hard to reach.","officeterm":4,"officetitle":"State Senator","partisan":1,"pgr":"primary","quantity":1,"referendum":"","source":null,"title":"State Senate District 32"}