Tom's decision to leave WNEP may upset some fans, but it comes as the anchor is reportedly gearing up to make much bigger moves with his career in the near future. Indeed, per Mixdex, Tom is seeking a run for Pennsylvania state representative in the 119th District.

Tom's departure date from WNEP coincides with the exact date that the Pennsylvania state government stipulates is the "first day to circulate and file nomination petitions for Senator in the General Assembly, Representative in the General Assembly, and Member of State Committee," according to their official website.

Furthermore, Mixdex reported that Tom announced a campaign kickoff event on March 29, 2022. He is a registered Republican.

For the record, the position that Tom is apparently pursuing has been consistently held by Democrats since 1969.

When WNEP announced Tom's departure, no mention was made of him running for office. Whether this was because of him intentionally remaining silent on it to build hype or because the decision wasn't set in stone when the show was broadcast still remains unclear.