Shevrin Jones announces he won’t run for re-election. Is a congressional bid imminent?

One day after confirming he is considering a run for U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson’s seat, if she is ready to retire, Miami Gardens Democratic state Sen. Shevrin Jones is canceling his current re-election bid.

Is a congressional run imminent? Jones seemed to hint at it in a video he posted on social media.

“While one chapter of service may be coming to a close in my life,” he said, “I believe another chapter may just be beginning.”

Read a transcript of Jones’ comments below. This report will be updated.

“Hey, what’s up, ya’ll? I got something to talk to you about. So, in 2012 you all took a chance on me, a young man who had a loud voice, a big heart, and a belief that government should actually fight for the people. And for the last 13 years, you all have allowed me the honor of serving you in the Florida House and also in the Florida Senate.

“Together we have been through some hard fights. Together, I stood up to protect voting rights when people tried to make communities feel powerless and unseen.

“We fought together for dignity for incarcerated women, because I truly believe humanity should never be stripped from anybody. We passed the Blue Envelope program this year, because families with children on the autism spectrum, they deserve safety, they deserve understanding and peace of mind during interactions with law enforcement. And last but not least, we all passed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, because I never want a child’s future limited simply because somebody cared enough to help them succeed.

“And there were moments I had to stand toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful people in this state, not for headlines, not for politics, but because I knew what was at stake for everyday people, for the mother working two jobs and still struggling, for the student trying to figure out if their dreams matter, for the families who feel ignored, for the people who just want to be seen, heard, and treated with dignity. I want you all to know that every fight I took on, I carry you all with me.

“So, this year, my Senate seat is on the ballot, and after a lot of prayer, reflection and honest conversation with the people closest to me, I’ve decided that I would not seek re-election to the Florida Senate. Now, I know there’s been a lot of conversations about what may be next to me, and there will be time to talk about that at a later date, but before the rumors, before the speculation, before the politics, I want to come directly to you all, because everything I’ve done over these last 13 years has been rooted in one simple belief, and that that people deserve leadership that fights for them, listen to them, and never forgets where they came from.

“I’ve always said I would go as far after people would take me, and if these 13 years have taught me anything, it’s this: When ordinary people come together with courage and purpose, there is nothing we cannot change.

“So, while one chapter of service may be coming to a close in my life, I believe another chapter may just be beginning. And when that time comes, I hope you will walk with me again. I love you all, and thank you so much for supporting me over these last years. Take care of yourself, and I’ll see you soon.”