(KNZA)--Horton Mayor Bryan Stirton is seeking to retain his position.

The Brown County Clerk's Office reports Stirton filed Thursday for election to the position he was appointed to last March following the resignation of longtime mayor Tim Lentz.

Sirton is the first candidate to file for the position.

The County Clerk's office also reports Susanna Cooper filed Thursday for election to position 7 on the South Brown County USD 430 Board of Education.

The position is currently held by Jason Smith.

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

A primary election will be held August 6, if needed.  The general election is November 5.