(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.

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