(KNZA)--Brown County Sheriff John Merchant is seeking re-election to another 4-year term.

The Brown County Clerk's Office reports Merchant filed Friday as a Republican candidate.

He has served as sheriff since 2008.

Merchant is being challenged by Hiawatha Police Captain Dennis Entrikin.

Candidates have until noon, June 1 to file at the Brown County Clerk's Office.

The primary election will be August 4 and the general election is November 3.