About two dozen members of the House have already begun planning to pursue higher office in 2026 or are considering it, Axios reported.

Twenty-four House legislators have either publicly stated their interest in pursuing a run for Senate or governor or are privately considering a bid for a higher office, according to the outlet.

Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., said that “folks have talked about” his launching a gubernatorial campaign, adding that he is “not actively seeking it nor ruling it out.”

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