Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has confirmed he will run for the leadership of the National Party following the resignation of party leader David Littleproud.

Mr Hogan, who currently serves as the Deputy Leader of the Nationals, told The Lismore App he decided to nominate after being approached by colleagues within the party.

“While still feeling David’s resignation as leader, after being approached by a number of my colleagues, I have formally put my hand up for the leadership position,” Mr Hogan said.

Mr Littleproud announced on Tuesday he would step down after four years leading the party, saying the role demands total commitment and he no longer had the energy to give it everything required.

“Leading this great party has been an enormous honour and privilege, but I have concluded that I am no longer the best person to lead The Nationals,” he said.

“The leader must be able to give everything they have, but after the last few months, I have come to realise that I no longer have the energy required to do this job to the best of my ability.”

The Nationals party room is expected to meet as early as Wednesday to elect a new leader.

Mr Hogan will face competition from Queensland senator Matt Canavan, who has also announced he will run for the position. Former Nationals leader Michael McCormack and senator Bridget McKenzie are also reportedly considering entering the race.

If Mr Hogan were to secure the leadership, it would mark a historic moment for the Northern Rivers.

The Page electorate, which includes Lismore, has never been represented by the leader of a major political party since it was created in 1984. Before that, Lismore formed part of the Richmond electorate, which was represented for many years by Doug Anthony.

Mr Anthony served as leader of the Country Party - later renamed the National Party - and was also Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.

For Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers, Mr Hogan’s leadership bid would place the region at the centre of national politics in a way it has not been for more than four decades.

The Nationals party room is expected to meet in Canberra within days to determine the party’s next leader.