Between fielding questions about pumpkin pie ale and his favorite flavors of pie, Gov. Charlie Baker confirmed that he and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito will seek re-election this year.

Baker made the announcement during a tour of the new Table Talk Pies facility at the South Worcester Industrial Park.

Baker and Polito met with Table Talk Pies owner Harry Kokkinis to celebrate the state, local and private partnership that made construction of the new pie factory possible.

Baker said his second term would focus on job growth, schools, transportation and fiscal discipline. He said Massachusetts should "stay the course" on positive growth and development.

"I think we believe that our focus on creating a great commonwealth from one end to the other, we've made tremendous progress on that, and had lot of job growth and had a lot of success in a lot of communities," Baker said. "There's a ton more left to do, but I think with fiscal discipline and the performance-oriented community-based approach we bring to governing, we can do a lot for Massachusetts."

Baker aide Jim Conroy confirmed earlier Tuesday that Polito and Baker would seek reelection, but said a formal launch of the campaign should not be expected until next year.

The Republican has a high approval rating and has often been voted one of the most popular governors in the country.

He has also raised the most money compared to his Democratic challengers. Newton Mayor Setti Warren, former state budget chief Jay Gonzalez and entrepreneur Bob Massie have raised $24,300, $49,500 and $9,100 respectively.

Baker has $6.9 million in his campaign account, and his most recent announcement will allow him to expand his fundraising and campaigning efforts.

The governor did not discuss the possibility of someone within his own party running against him.

During the Table Talk tour, Baker hailed the success of the company's new facility, which was made possibly through local tax breaks, state funding and private investment.

"I'm honored to get to see firsthand the results of a city, state and private sector collaboration here in Worcester," he said. "It is a terrific, modern, kick-butt facility."