ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A former TV reporter and state assembly candidate says she is now exploring a run for Rochester mayor next year.

Rachel Barnhart says on Twitter she's looking for the best opportunity to serve the city. 

The former journalist recently lost a Democratic primary challenge against Assemblyman Harry Bronson for the 138th district. 

There's no official word from city hall if incumbent Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren will seek a second term. 

A city spokesman says the mayor is instead focused on the job at hand.