A dozen Republicans filed to run against Democratic Gov.
Andy Beshear in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office, following Friday's filing deadline.
Bevin had called reporters to the state Capitol on Friday but did not ultimately file, per the Louisville Courier Journal.
Bevin lost a close race to Beshear in 2019, falling short by roughly 5,000 votes.
Kentucky is a top pickup opportunity for Republicans, given the state's partisan lean.