North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven told the AP today he would be a candidate for a third term as governor. Hoeven, a perpetual target for Republicans in Washington looking to recruit Senate candidates, won re-election easily in 2004. If re-elected, Hoeven would be the first governor to be elected to three four-year terms.

State Sen. Tim Mathern (D), writes the AP, is the only Democrat publicly thinking about a race.