Louisiana Republican Rep. Vance McAllister - known as the 'Kissing Congressman' - has decided to seek a full term after announcing his retirement earlier this year.
McAllister had hinted for weeks he was considering running for reelection, but he confirmed it in an interview with the Monroe News-Star this morning. He is expected to hold a press conference to officially announce his reelection bid at 11 a.m. Central time.
'I wanted to make sure everything was good with our family,' McAllister told The News-Star. 'Our family is stronger than ever, so I think the people should decide whether or not I continue to represent them.'
( WATCH: Vance McAllister caught kissing staffer)
McAllister originally announced his retirement after he was caught on camera kissing a staffer shortly after winning a special election last year.
The district is solidly Republican, and Louisiana's elections procedures mean, like in the 2013 special election, it's possible for two Republicans to meet in a December runoff election.
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