In a state without term limits? State Legislative majority leader, no question at all.
They have actual power and influence. State politics is also more appealing/less soul-crushing than national politics (Richmond and Trenton are a lot more congenial and satisfying to work in than Washington, unless you're a lobbyist).
Also unless you're in a very large state, you can go back to your regular home at night (or have short stays in hotels during session) as opposed to costly second residences in DC which everyone outside of the DC metro area has to do.
or just use your office
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