( KNZA)--A second candidate has filed for the position of Doniphan County treasurer.

The Doniphan County Clerk’s office says Melissa Mott filed Friday on the Republican ticket.  Mott currently serves as deputy county clerk.    

She joins Lindsay Etherton, also a Republican, in seeking the office.

The position is currently held by Jacqueline Linck who has announced she doesn’t plan to seek re-election.    

Candidates have until noon, June 1st to file.  The primary election is August 2nd and the general election will be November 8th.