Both she and veteran John Swinney have yet to declare but are early frontrunners after Humza Yousaf's resignation on Monday.
Ms Forbes, a close second to the outgoing First Minister a year ago, said it was "still early days" but added: "I think for me it's clear I have a groundswell of support amongst the party." But Mr Swinney - Nicola Sturgeon's deputy for almost nine years has the support of senior party members, including Westminster leader Stephen Flynn.
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