Topeka ? Democrats frequently name Securities Commissioner Chris Biggs as a potential replacement for Attorney General Paul Morrison, who is leaving office because of a sex scandal.

Biggs is most often mentioned for appointment by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius because he is a former Geary County prosecutor who almost won the attorney general’s race in 2002. But at least 11 people have been considered potential candidates to succeed Morrison, who plans to step down Jan. 31.

Some, such as Charles Branson, the Douglas County district attorney, aren’t sure how interested they are. Others, such as Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson and U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, aren’t seeking the job.

Morrison announced Friday that he would resign, and Sebelius spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran said Monday that the governor hasn’t interviewed any potential replacements or compiled a list of candidates.

“She’s asking for lists of people,” Corcoran said. “Honestly, she hasn’t given us a timetable.”

Morrison has acknowledged having an extramarital affair with Linda Carter, formerly the director of administration for the Johnson County district attorney’s office. He served as district attorney there for 18 years, switching parties in 2005 to successfully oust GOP Attorney General Phill Kline. Biggs has been securities commissioner since 2003. He served 14 years as Geary County attorney and lost to Kline in the 2002 attorney general’s race by fewer than 4,300 votes out of more than 821,000 cast.

“He certainly is the person who I believe the deserves the appointment,” said Lee Kinch, a Wichita-area attorney who serves on the Democratic National Committee.