Rep. Keith Ellison
Keith Maurice EllisonHouse Dems want to give cities the right to build broadband networks Former Sanders campaign manager: Don't expect email list to be shared with DNC Perez: ‘We had to rebuild almost every facet’ of DNC MORE (D-Minn.) is mulling a run for Minnesota Attorney General, according to a report from Politico.
Four sources tell Politico that Ellison is considering the position. He would replace Minnesota's current attorney general Lori Swanson, who is thought to be a gubernatorial hopeful in the state.
The Hill has reached out to Ellison's office for comment.
The report comes after Sen. Tina Smith
Tina Flint SmithSenate Dems say they have votes to block spending bill as shutdown edges closer WHIP LIST: Shutdown looms as Senate lacks votes to pass House spending bill Senate Dems campaign group raised .8 million in December MORE (D-Minn.) replaced former Sen. Al Franken
Alan (Al) Stuart FrankenBooker is latest Dem to seize spotlight The Trump Presidency: Year One Lawmakers unveil landmark overhaul of sexual harassment policies MORE (D-Minn.) as senator late last year following Franken's resignation over sexual misconduct.
In addition to his post in the House, Ellison also serves as the deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC).
The attorney general post would put Ellison alongside other state attorney generals, such as Xavier Becerra
Xavier BecerraCalifornia immigrant worker law is a golden opportunity for Jeff Sessions A law enforcement report card for Trump’s first year Calif. AG warns businesses not to share employee info with ICE MORE (D-Calif.), who have opposed the Trump administration on a slew of legal issues.
Ellison has until Feb. 6 to declare his candidacy, unless Swanson delays announcing her reported gubernatorial run.