Republican state senator Toni Boucher is considering jumping into the governor's race.
Boucher, who represents the 26th Senatorial District, announced on Tuesday that she is forming an exploratory committee for governor.
Other Republicans considering running for governor includes Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who also formed an exploratory committee.
State senate Republican leader John McKinney has announced plans and Tom Foley has yet to state what he plans to do.
The most recent Quinnipiac Poll taken in June shows Gov. Dannel Malloy leading Boughton. 43 to 36 percent.
In a primary, Foley tops the field with 36 percent, McKinney with 11 and Boughton with 8.
Malloy has not yet said whether is will run for re-election.
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