At least two candidates already have their eyes set on statewide seats in Iowa ahead of the 2018 elections. 

Iowa Treasurer Mike Fitzgerald said Monday he is planning to run for his 10th term in 2018.

Fitzgerald, a Democrat, told The Des Moines Register at the Iowa Capitol on Monday that even though he is recovering from surgery, he is planning to seek reelection for an unprecedented 10th term.

He has served as treasurer since 1983, the same year Gov. Terry Branstad took office. Unlike Branstad, Fitzgerald has not taken a break from state government, instead serving continuously.

Libertarian Jake Porter, who has ran for statewide offices several times over the past few election cycles, is planning to run for governor in 2018. 

He plans to launch his campaign Saturday in North Liberty.

“The state is making our lives harder — raising taxes on the poorest Iowans while giving away millions to huge corporations,” Porter said in a prepared statement. “I’m ready to get to work on protecting civil liberties, making things easier for small business and improving all Iowans’ quality of life.”

Porter ran for Secretary of State in 2010 and 2014. He has also served on the Libertarian National Committee; worked as Iowa coordinator for former Congressman Bob Barr’s presidential campaign in 2008; and worked as interim Iowa coordinator for Gov. Gary Johnson’s presidential campaign in 2012.

No Republican or Democrat has announced they will run for governor in 2018. Branstad has not said he will run or retire, but many expect Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds to run if Branstad retires.