(KAIR)--An Atchison County Commissioner has filed to run for the 63rd District Kansas House seat, which is up for election in 2024.

According to the Kansas Secretary of State's Office, Dr. Allen Reavis, of Atchison, filed June 2 for the Republican nomination.

Reavis is the first candidate to file for the seat, which is currently held by Republican Dr. John Eplee, of Atchison. Eplee has filed to run for the Kansas Senate seat currently held by Dennis Pyle, which is also up for election in 2024.

The 63rd Kansas House District includes Atchison and Doniphan Counties.

Reavis, an Atchison dentist, is currently serving his first term representing the 1st Commission District of Atchison County.

Previously, he served 13 years as a member of the Atchison City Commission—including five years as mayor.