Avalon MP Ken McDonald is not considering a run for the provincial Liberal leadership, but is waiting in the wings for a provincial political run.

McDonald says he did not expect the resignation of Premier Andrew Furey, and while he isn’t considering a go at the leadership, he has had several people reach out to ask if he is.

While he has ruled out that possibility, it appears as though a run as an MHA may be in the offing.

Ever since McDonald said he would not be seeking re-election federally, rumours have been circulating that he will be running provincially, however he never officially stated as such.

When asked about a potential provincial run, McDonald did not rule it out “depending on when (the election) is.”

He says he was “ready to go” for a spring election. However, with the leadership race and new timelines to call an election, he states “I’ll hang around where I’m to for now just to kick the tires a bit more. But I’d much rather be home in politics than away.”