(KMZA)--A Centralia man has filed for the position of 2nd District Nemaha County Commissioner.

According to the Nemaha County Clerk's Office, Austin Petry, a Republican, has filed for the position.

The position is currently held by Jason Koch.

Petry is the first candidate to file for the position.

Candidates have until noon, June 3rd to file at the Nemaha County Clerk's Office.

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