At a Monday forum in Cody, Gov. Mark Gordon gave few hints about what he might do when his current term comes to an end early next year.

“I haven’t decided what I’m going to do,” Gordon told the audience.

Park County Republican Party Chairman Vince Vanata had broached the subject during a Q&A session, saying “there’s a rumor going around” that Gordon plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Cynthia Lummis, who is retiring.

“I’ll put an end to that,” Gordon responded. “I’m not planning about that.”

Gordon is finishing his second term and state law limits governors to two terms in office. However, that doesn’t necessarily preclude him running again, as there’s some thought the Wyoming Supreme Court would strike down the term limit in the event of a legal challenge; in 2013, the court nixed the two-term limit that had been imposed on the other four statewide offices.

During Monday’s forum, Gordon mentioned the possibility of seeking another four years as governor alongside various other options.

“I have a ranch. I love the ranch,” he said, referring to his Merlin Ranch outside of Buffalo. “I might challenge for a third term. Who knows? I might run for Senate, might run for House.”

“I’ve never thought of a political career; I’ve always believed it’s service,” he added. “And so am I really tempted to do that? Probably not.”

In an interview after the forum, Gordon said he’s focused on the Legislature’s ongoing Budget Session rather than future plans.

“People in Wyoming don't like long elections,” he said. “Sometime after the budget session, you know, depending on what we think about — and when I say we, it’s [First Lady] Jennie and me, she's a big part of that equation — we’ll let people know.”