Andrews, despite twice losing statewide races, has built his profile in the House and become a trusted ally of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. He last ran statewide in 2008, losing a Senate primary to the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg. After that, Andrews re-focused on his work in the House and became a key Democratic voice in the passage of the Affordable Care Act. A recent column in Roll Call cited Andrews as someone who could help fill the void of recent resignations among senior House Democrats.