(KNZA)--A local Kansas legislator is seeking re-election to the Kansas House of Representatives.

According to the Kansas Secretary of State’s website, St. Marys Republican Francis Awerkamp filed Tuesday for re-election to a second term representing the  61st District.

The 61st District includes most of Jackson and Pottawatomie Counties.

Awkerkamp is the first candidate to file for the position.

He was first elected to the Kansas House in 2016.

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file.

The primary election will be held August 7th and the general election is November 6th.