FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The race for Dan Coats soon-to-be open Senate could include Third District U.S Representative Marlin Stutzman.

Stutzman said Monday afternoon on WOWO's Pat Miller Program he was strongly considering a run. He used terms such as “leaning that direction” and “will likely run.”

He stopped short of making a commitment.

Stutzman orginally sought the seat in 2010, unsuccessfully.