OMAHA- Sen. Deb Fischer said Thursday she will not seek the governorship in 2022, removing her name from consideration and clearing the way for a potentially crowded Republican primary race.

"I believe I have a really good track record of good wins for Nebraska from my time in the Legislature to the Senate, and the Senate is where I want to continue to serve," Fischer said during a morning interview on KFAB radio. "So, no, I'm not running for governor," the two-term senator said. "I love the work I do," Fischer said. "I am a legislator; I am a policymaker."

Fischer's declaration came a week after she had said in an interview that she was considering a bid for the governorship and was "in no hurry" to make a decision. Rep. Don Bacon, who was also considering a run for the seat, recently also withdrew from consideration.

A long list of potential prospects includes Bryan Slone of Omaha, president of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce; University of Nebraska Regent Jim Pillen of Columbus, Sen. Brett Lindstrom of Omaha, and Sen. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn, chairwoman of the Legislature's Revenue Committee.

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