(KNZA)--An additional candidate has filed for the position of 3rd District Brown County Commissioner.

The Brown County Clerk’s Office says Penny Gastineau of Hamlin Township filed Wednesday on the Democratic ticket.

Two Republican candidates previously filed for the position.  They include Dwight Kruse of Fairview and Roger Hinton of rural Hiawatha.  

The position is currently held by Warren Ploeger who has announced he doesn’t plan to seek re-election.

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file.  The primary election will be held August 2nd and the general election will be November 3rd.