Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, a Republican who has embraced prosecutions against election fraud and other conservative causes, said Monday that he will seek reelection next year, dispelling speculation of a potential gubernatorial bid.

Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares (R) said Monday he will seek reelection instead of the Executive Mansion next year, avoiding a potentially expensive and bruising gubernatorial primary with a fellow Republican,

Laying out his hopes to hold the role for another four years, Miyares noted public safety efforts he’s been involved in so far such as the “One Pill Can Kill” campaign raising awareness about fentanyl overdoses and his office’s involvement in “Ceasefire Virginia,