Political observers on Wednesday said it is understandable for those within city government and political circles to wonder if Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson may have aspirations for another elected office before his eight years as mayor are complete.

Johnson on Tuesday denied speculation first reported by _The_ _Dallas Morning News_ that the city’s 60th mayor may resign before his second, four-year term ends in 2027.

“I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor!,” Johnson said in a social media post.

A search revealed a website domain registered at ericjohnsonfortexas.com through GoDaddy on October 5, but it doesn’t list who registered it.

Open statewide seats include Texas Attorney General, with current A.G. Ken Paxton seeking a U.S. Senate seat

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