(KMZA)--A Seneca man is officially a candidate for the 62nd District seat in the Kansas House.
The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office determined Wednesday that a petition submitted by Democrat Melvin Baker contained enough valid signatures for his name to appear on the primary election ballot.
Baker is a retired middle school and high school government/civics teacher. He still substitutes and teaches driver’s education classes.
Baker is the only Democrat to file so far.
Sabetha Republican Randy Garber currently represents the 62nd District and is seeking another two-year term. He has held the position since 2011.
The 62nd District includes Brown and Nemaha Counties along with portions of Atchison and Jackson Counties.
Candidates have noon, June 1st to file.
The primary election will be held August 7th, and the general election is November 6th.
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