Former state Sen. Gary Hooser said in a letter to supporters over the weekend that he is still thinking about whether to run for Congress, and whether he enters the race will depend on whether he believes he has a chance of winning. 

“My final decision and future path depends in large part on your response to this letter,” Hooser wrote. “If you want me to run for public office and serve you again in that capacity, I need to know… contributions received prior to August 30 are especially important.

With Hooser still mulling a run, and other big names staying quiet for now, the field of candidates in the 2nd Congressional District race does not appear to be fully formed. 

Read more from Civil Beat on the candidates who are already running, and who else might jump in.

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