Marco Rubio Running For Re-Election?

Miami, FL — Florida’s Marco Rubio won’t be heading to the White House after November’s election, but he may try to hang onto his Senate seat.

Rumors of Rubio’s possible change of heart in regard to the Senate seat began to swirl after the Miami Republican met with Florida’s Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera earlier this week.

On Wednesday, Rubio confirmed a conversation during a quick chat with reporters in Washington, D.C. His comments were aired on C-Span.

Rubio told reporters he intends to come home later this week and talk with his family. After that, “if there’s been a change in our status, I’ll let you know.”

Rubio pulled his name out of the running for the Senate seat he currently holds during his failed bid for the Republican nomination for president. He was defeated soundly in his home state by the now-presumptive nominee Donald Trump. Rubio suspended his presidential campaign after that March 15 primary defeat.

"After tonight it is clear that while we are on the right side this year that we will not be on the winning side," Rubio said in announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Rubio initially said he had every intention of returning home after his Senate term was up to resume life as a private citizen. Should he change his mind, he only has until noon on June 24 to qualify for the state’s Aug. 30 primary election. Rubio would face competition from Ronald Desantis, David Jolley and Carlos Beruff in the Republican primary. Lopez-Cantera has also entered his name into the hat.

Qualifying for the seat begins at noon on June 20.

Photo from Sen. Marco Rubio’s Facebook page