(KNZA)--A local judge is seeking re-election to another 4-year term.

According to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, 22nd Judicial District Judge John Weingart, a Hiawatha Republican, recently filed for re-election.

Weingart has been a district judge since 2001.

The 22nd Judicial District is composed of Brown, Doniphan, Marshall and Nemaha Counties.

Before being elected a judge, Weingart had a private law practice in Hiawatha for 24 years.

Candidates have until noon, June 3rd to file.

The primary election will be held August 6th and the general election is November 5.