(AP) — State Treasurer Don Stenberg says he is “very strongly leaning” toward seeking a second term, instead of running for governor or Nebraska’s open U.S. Senate seat.

The Republican treasurer said during a news conference Tuesday that he plans to announce his intentions within the new few months, but added that he has “pretty well crossed off” a run for U.S. Senate. Stenberg has run for U.S. Senate four times since 1996.

Stenberg left open the possibility that he might join the 2014 governor’s race. He says his experience as state treasurer, attorney general, and legal counsel to former Gov. Charles Thone might serve him well in that office.

But he quickly added: “Don’t read too much into that. I’m still leaning toward running for re-election as treasurer.”