(KMZA)--A Bern, Kansas man wants to serve as Magistrate Judge for Nemaha County. 

According to an email sent to MSC News by Scott Anson, he filed by petition in Topeka to seek election to the 22nd district position.

His filing is confirmed by election documentation posted on the Kansas Secretary of State's website, which indicates Anson petition was verified April 23. 

Anson is challenging fellow Republican Elizabeth Deiter, of Sabetha, who currently holds the position. 

According to the Secretary of State's website, she filed for re-election on March 1. 

Anson has unsuccessfully sought election to the position in the past. All candidates seeking election in the August 7 primary must file by 12 noon on Friday, June 1 to be eligible. 

The general election will be held November 6.