Glendale City Councilman Frank Quintero has opened a fundraising committee for an Assembly seat, which is on file with the Fair Political Practices Commission, but has not committed to running.
"I'm going to have to defer the question," Quintero said. "I'll call you back soon."
Wildman was the first Democrat elected to the Assembly from this district since 1932, but since then it has become solidly Democratic.
Wildman served two terms then gave up his seat to run for state Senate against Scott.
"I did some small fundraisers already and I'll hold a kick-off after filing in February when I'll start raising money and garnering endorsements," Wildman said.
Republican Michael Agbaba, of Burbank, will also make a bid for the seat, but Greg Krikorian, a member of the Glendale Unified School District board, said he was still deciding. "I have been approached by many people -- Republicans and Democrats alike -- to run for the seat ... but I haven't made a decision yet," Krikorian said. "I'm also looking at how this would impact my family and young children and my current responsibilities at the school district."
He has five young children at home ranging from 5 to 14 years old.
Despite running in a district dominated by Democrats, he would be undaunted running as Republican.
"Not at all. I'm a moderate Republican and I'm a firm believer that this country and region is pulling toward the middle and what's best for our people," he said.
Among the five announced candidates vying for District 44, which Liu now represents, are Anthony Portantino and Diane Peterson-More, Adam Murray, Brian Center and David Trujillo.
