(GREENSBORO) -- North Carolina Congressman Howard Coble says he will run again for his congressional seat. Coble is the dean of the state's legislative delegation and will be seeking his 15th term.

Rep. Brad Miller, who announced Thursday that he will not be be seeking re-election to the 13th District, said earlier on Friday morning that he would be surprised if his fellow congressman would run again. "What I've heard from our Greensboro staff, for some time now, is they did not expect Howard to run again," said Miller.

The 80 year old Republican has represented the 6th district since 1985.