(KNZA)--A second candidate has filed for 1st District Jackson County Commissioner.

Former Commissioner Ed Kathrens joins incumbent Rob Ladner in seeking the Republican nomination.

Kathrens, of Circleville, served one term as a commissioner from 2011 to 2014.

The commission seat is the only county office up for election this fall.

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file at the Jackson County Clerk’s office.

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