Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham said he’s considering a run for higher office.

The Winter Harbor Republican teased an announcement in a Facebook post Sunday evening.

“I’ve had hundreds of people in person, out in public, on social media comments, and in private messages encourage me to run for higher office,” he wrote. “I am totally humbled by your support and encouragement. Serving the people of Maine is one of the greatest honors of my life. Before I announce a decision on my future plans I’d love to hear your thoughts.”

Faulkingham didn’t indicate which office he was considering, and when reached by a reporter Monday only reiterated that he would make an announcement soon.

The Hancock County lobsterman rose to power in 2022 with his working class background and populist appeal. He’s made cutting taxes his top priority, but his caucus has been thwarted by Democrats, who control both legislative chambers.

House Republicans kept him as leader two years later after they nearly broke the Democratic majority in 2024. They will have another chance next year. Democrats currently hold 74 seats, while Republicans hold 73. One seat is held by an independent, two are held by representatives not enrolled in a party and one seat is vacant.

Faulkingham has three options: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and governor. His possible entry could further shake up any of those high-stakes races next year.

He would seemingly face the steepest odds in the U.S. Senate, where he would have to beat five-term incumbent Susan Collins in the Republican primary. Collins has yet to draw a high-profile challenger, despite her past disagreements with President Donald Trump, who has a tight grip on the party.

The 2nd Congressional District race is an open race, especially now that Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has decided not to seek reelection. There, he would have to beat former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage in the Republican primary.

The governor’s race is perhaps his best opportunity, since Mills is termed out and running for U.S. Senate. It’s a wide open primary with no clear frontrunner and the winner will be determined by ranked-choice voting.

Already, eight Republicans have declared their candidacy, along with seven Democrats and five independents.

The Republicans include: health care entrepreneur Jonathan Bush; Bobby Charles, a lawyer and former assistant secretary of state under George W. Bush; medical technology entrepreneur Owen McCarthy; real estate broker David Jones; state Sen. James Libby; and former fitness franchise executive Ben Midgley.

Garrett Mason, who served as majority leader of the Maine Senate from 2014-2018 and ran for governor in 2018, also formed an exploratory committee last month, which allows him to raise and spend money before formally entering the race.