Several members of the House of Representatives and Senate are already eyeing a different influential office.
Nearly 20 lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, are taking steps to run for governor in their home state, Punchbowl News reported, citing a dozen sources.
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, former chair of the House Freedom Caucus, submitted a "letter of intent" to seek the governorship in Arizona, though he has yet to launch a formal campaign.
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds is almost certain to run in Florida. Republican Reps. Ralph Norman and Nancy Mace said they are considering running to lead South Carolina, Punchbowl reported.
Republican Reps. Mike Carey and Warren Davidson are considering running for the Ohio governorship. Republicans Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. John Rose are considering running for the governorship of Tennessee, according to Punchbowl.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has not ruled running out in his state. Kentucky Republican Reps. James Comer and Andy Barr are eyeing the governor's mansion in the commonwealth, Punchbowl reported.
A Democrat, Rep. Ritchie Torries, and a Republican, Rep. Mike Lawler, in New York are both considering challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul, Punchbowl sid.
New Jersey has already seen two House Democrats, Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill, declare their candidacy for this year's gubernatorial race.
Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has been mentioned to run for governor in his state while Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, is weighing a run for governor or senator, Punchbowl said.
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