In a new People cover story, Matthew McConaughey said he’s still studying what a political career — like running for Texas governor — would mean, but admitted it’s “not necessarily my language” unless he ever feels truly called to it. He previously explored a run in 2021 but backed out before the 2022 race. With the 2026 election approaching, McConaughey said any political move may have to wait until his three kids — Levi, 17, Vida, 15, and Livingston, 12 — are grown. “The original thing I knew I always wanted to be was a dad,” he explained, noting he isn’t willing to sacrifice family time for politics just yet.