(KNZA)--A Troy woman has filed to retain the magistrate judge position she was appointed to last year.

According to the Kansas Secretary of State's office, Kelly Fuemmeler filed earlier this month on the Republican ticket for the magistrate judge position in the 22nd Judicial District.

The 22nd Judicial District includes Brown, Doniphan, Nemaha and Marshall Counties.

Fuemmeler was appointed to the position last February by Governor Kelly to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Laura Johnson-McNish.

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file at the Secretary of State's Office.

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